Male [Maldives], Amid the diplomatic row between the two countries, India's High Commissioner to Maldives, Manu Mahavar met with Maldives' Minister of Economic Development and Trade, Mohamed Saeed at the Maldives Ministry of External Affairs to discuss potential areas of trade and economic cooperation. Had a meeting with. Sharing details about the meeting on X, the Department of Economic Development and Trade said, “Minister @em_saeed met H.E. Munu Mahavar, Indian High Commissioner to Maldives and discussed potential areas of trade and economic cooperation.
In response to the Maldives Ministry's post on Ex, the Indian High Commission in Maldives expressed New Delhi's desire to continue engagement with the island nation, "We look forward to continued engagement with @MoEDmv to further enhance India-Maldives economic cooperation. Look forward to,” said Indian High Commission in Maldives Posted on
Notably, this is the first meeting between the two countries after pro-China Maldivian President Mohammed Muizzu's ruling People's National Congress (PNC) got majority in the Maldivian Parliament. His party won 60 seats in the parliamentary elections. It is relevant to note that relations between India and Maldives have become strained since Maldives President Mohammed Muizzu took charge.Despite this, India has always maintained and continues its soft diplomatic stance towards Maldives. It is noteworthy that the quantity approved is the highest since the introduction of this bilateral arrangement. Effective in 1981. India and Maldives signed a trade agreement in 1981, which provides for the export of essential goods. The quota of river sand and stone aggregates, vital commodities for the rapidly growing construction industry in Maldives, has been increased by 25 percent.The quota of 1,000,000 metric tons of eggs, potatoes onions, sugar, rice, wheat flour and pulses (lentils) has also been increased by 5 percent. Additionally, last year, India continued to export rice, sugar and onions. "India is strongly committed to supporting human-centric development in Maldives under its 'Neighbourhood First' policy," the Indian High Commission in Maldives statement said despite the worldwide ban on export of these items from India. He said he criticized India during and after the presidential election and that his government formally requested India to withdraw its forces from Male. However, in March, Muizzu requested for debt relief measures from New Delhi, while saying that India would remain the Maldives' "closest ally", local media reported.
In response to the Maldives Ministry's post on Ex, the Indian High Commission in Maldives expressed New Delhi's desire to continue engagement with the island nation, "We look forward to continued engagement with @MoEDmv to further enhance India-Maldives economic cooperation. Look forward to,” said Indian High Commission in Maldives Posted on
Notably, this is the first meeting between the two countries after pro-China Maldivian President Mohammed Muizzu's ruling People's National Congress (PNC) got majority in the Maldivian Parliament. His party won 60 seats in the parliamentary elections. It is relevant to note that relations between India and Maldives have become strained since Maldives President Mohammed Muizzu took charge.Despite this, India has always maintained and continues its soft diplomatic stance towards Maldives. It is noteworthy that the quantity approved is the highest since the introduction of this bilateral arrangement. Effective in 1981. India and Maldives signed a trade agreement in 1981, which provides for the export of essential goods. The quota of river sand and stone aggregates, vital commodities for the rapidly growing construction industry in Maldives, has been increased by 25 percent.The quota of 1,000,000 metric tons of eggs, potatoes onions, sugar, rice, wheat flour and pulses (lentils) has also been increased by 5 percent. Additionally, last year, India continued to export rice, sugar and onions. "India is strongly committed to supporting human-centric development in Maldives under its 'Neighbourhood First' policy," the Indian High Commission in Maldives statement said despite the worldwide ban on export of these items from India. He said he criticized India during and after the presidential election and that his government formally requested India to withdraw its forces from Male. However, in March, Muizzu requested for debt relief measures from New Delhi, while saying that India would remain the Maldives' "closest ally", local media reported.
