Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:16pm on 07 Mar 2024,Thursday India Global
India's tourism rank in the Maldives dropped to sixth place, declining since President Mohamed Muizzu's tenure began. India held over 11% market share till December 31, 2023, but slid to sixth by March 3. China now tops the list with 12% of total tourist arrivals, marking a shift in Maldives' diplomatic relations. Muizzu's policies, including military cooperation and agricultural agreements with China, signal a departure from India. Tensions heightened as Muizzu requested India's military withdrawal, while forging military ties with China. The Maldives government reviews over 100 agreements signed with India by previous regimes.
