Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 10:50am on 14 Jan 2024,Sunday India Global
Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu, following a state visit to China, declared that the Indian Ocean archipelago is "not in the backyard of any particular country." Expressing the need for self-reliance, Muizzu aims to reduce dependence on a single nation for essential commodities, historically sourced from India. In a significant shift, he announced plans to diversify suppliers for rice, sugar, and flour, striking a deal with Turkey for the first shipment. The move signals a departure from the Maldives' traditional reliance on India and emphasizes a pursuit of economic autonomy in key sectors.
