Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:43am on 09 Jan 2024,Tuesday India Global
Maldivian politician Zahid Rameez, who faced backlash for derogatory comments post-PM Modi's Lakshadweep visit, wishes External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on his birthday. Rameez's online post, expressing goodwill and diplomatic success, comes after Jaishankar thanked Modi for birthday wishes. The earlier row emerged when Maldivian officials criticized Lakshadweep following Modi's visit, resulting in the suspension of three ministers. Rameez, a Progressive Party of Maldives leader, had mocked Modi's efforts to promote Lakshadweep, questioning cleanliness and ridiculing hotel standards. The birthday message signals a diplomatic tone shift amid efforts to mend relations strained by recent comments.
