Developed by the Maldives government and a Dutch company, the first-of-its kind 'island city' will be based in a warm-water lagoon just 10 minutes by boat from the capital city of Male.
Modi government's troubled vaccine policy has meant that India is short of a diplomatic route that could have helped strengthen ties with Maldives and keep China out.
Maldives, a small island nation populated by Sunni Muslims, is not only known as a luxury vacation spot but also for its political turmoil and vulnerability to terrorist elements.
Maldives' President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih said it's an attack on the country's democracy & economy. India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar expresses concern.
Indian tourists jumped 50% to just over 44,000 in the first two months of the year, making them 23.3% of the total number of visitors, the most from any single country.
In his trip to Maldives, Jaishankar held talks with Foreign Minister M Alan Ganoo during which they reviewed the 'excellent bilateral relations & successful development partnership.'
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar Saturday held talks with his Maldivian counterpart Abdulla Shahid and handed over 100,000 additional doses of Covid-19 vaccine.
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar is likely to meet President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih & will hold discussions with ministers for foreign affairs & defence, among others.
Neither state govts nor companies earn large profits from lotteries. However, a look at the system shows there’s ample evidence of murky dealings and financial irregularities.
In an interview with Gulistan News this week, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said the government would leave law and order to J&K Police and slowly withdraw troops.
The ‘idea’ Kejriwal's politics grew around was a no-holds-barred fight against corruption. That is the reason Modi govt has now tarred him and his entire party with the same paint.
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