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Friday, August 15, 2025
TopicIndia-Maldives ties

Topic: India-Maldives ties

India and Maldives to sign MoU on tourism after ‘positive talks’ amid diplomatic row

Maldives Tourism Minister Ibrahim Faisal met his Indian counterpart Gajendra Shekhawat. The 2 discussed areas where tourism cooperation can be diversified, like education, film & sports.

Muizzu in Delhi, Maldives parliamentary panel opens inquiry into previous govt’s pacts with India

MP Ahmed Azaan moved motion for inquiry into agreements signed with New Delhi between 2018 and 2023 under previous president Ibrahim Solih’s government.

‘Honoured’: Maldives President Muizzu accepts invite for Modi’s swearing-in ceremony

Muizzu officially accepted the invitation from Munu Mahawar, High Commissioner to the Republic of Maldives. He also expressed his willingness to collaborate to enhance bilateral ties.

India rolls over $50-mn loan on ‘request’ by Muizzu govt, easing Maldives’ growing debt crisis

Maldives’ external debt servicing to touch $1.07 bn in 2026. Economic realities have forced a change in tactics towards India by the ‘pro-China’ Muizzu government. 

‘Development ties based on mutual interests’: Jaishankar welcomes Maldives Foreign Minister Moosa

Moosa Zameer is in New Delhi in the first high-level trip from Male after the Maldives’ pro-China president Mohamed Muizzu assumed office six months ago.

PM Modi extends Eid wishes to President Muizzu, people of Maldives

In a post shared by the Indian High Commission in Maldives on X, the PM highlighted the civilisational and cultural ties between people of the two countries.

Maldives minister who was suspended for mocking Modi takes another swipe at India, then apologises

In now-deleted social media post, Mariyam Shiuna used an image meant to ridicule Maldivian Democratic Party, replacing oppn party's circular emblem with image resembling Ashoka Chakra.

India to export essential goods to Maldives even as ties remain strained, says govt notification

Maldives, which has traditionally had close ties to India, is pivoting towards China President Mohamed Muizzu was elected in Oct on a promise to end the country’s pro-India stance.

Stop being ‘stubborn’, ex-Maldives President tells Muizzu. Says financial crisis not due to Indian loans

While addressing an event in Male, Ibrahim Mohamed Solih, said that President Muizzu should seek dialogue with neighboring nations to overcome financial challenges.

Muizzu’s tactics change as Maldives seeks debt relief from India, now ‘closest ally’

Amid months of diplomatic tensions, Maldives President has said he has no intention of stopping any developmental project funded by New Delhi.

On Camera

India talked big on Russia-Ukraine mediation. Alaska meet offers a window

Europe and Ukraine’s agencies are crucial. Steering the Alaska talks bilaterally between the US and Russia will foil the outcomes before they even start taking effect.

Slashing GST on waste can unlock Rs 1.8 lakh crore, high tax hurting circular economy goals—CSE

Centre for Science and Environment in new report makes case for rationalising GST on waste material, saying most informal operators can’t afford high tax & it also hinders recycling.

President awards 1st set of Sarvottam Yudh Seva medals since Kargil, 7 honoured for leading Op Sindoor

This year, the Indian Air Force received four of the seven awards, followed by the Indian Army with two medals, and the Indian Navy with one. 

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.