Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:06pm on 08 Jan 2024,Monday India Global
In a pre-arranged meeting, India's High Commissioner Munu Mahawar was assured by Maldives' Ambassador-at-Large, Dr. Ali Naseer Mohamed, that recent derogatory remarks against PM Narendra Modi by suspended ministers don't represent Maldives' stance. Maldivian officials stressed the government's awareness of personal views on social media not aligning with official positions. This response followed India's strong concerns conveyed to Maldivian envoy Ibrahim Shaheeb over ministers' comments on a video promoting Lakshadweep tourism. The incident has strained relations, with Indians reportedly reconsidering trips to the Maldives. Senior Maldivian politician Qasim Ibrahim warns of potential harm to longstanding ties.
