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Maldives President’s China Visit Amid Diplomatic Tensions with India Sparks Concerns

Against the backdrop of a deepening diplomatic discord with India, President Mohamed Muizzu is preparing to undertake a visit to China.

NRI Affairs News Desk by NRI Affairs News Desk
January 8, 2024
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Amid a diplomatic dispute with India, Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu embarked on a state visit to China, accompanied by First Lady Sajidha Mohamed. The visit follows an invitation from Chinese President Xi Jinping and comes at a crucial time when the Maldives is entangled in a diplomatic row with India, a significant source of tourism and a close neighbor.

President Muizzu, known for his ‘Out India‘ campaign, recently suspended three deputy ministers from the government over derogatory comments they posted on social media in response to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s appeal for tourists to visit the Lakshadweep islands. Some viewed Modi’s visit as an attempt to divert tourists from the popular Maldives, raising tensions.

The controversial social media posts prompted a response from the Maldives Foreign Ministry, clarifying that such remarks are personal opinions and do not represent the government’s views. However, Indian celebrities, including cricketer Hardik Pandya and actor Akshay Kumar, expressed disappointment, leading to an online campaign promoting local tourism with hashtags like #ExploreIndianIslands.

Extremely sad to see what’s being said about India. With its gorgeous marine life, beautiful beaches, Lakshadweep is the perfect get away spot and surely a must visit for me for my next holiday ???? #ExploreIncredibleIndia pic.twitter.com/UA7suQArLB

— hardik pandya (@hardikpandya7) January 7, 2024

Came across comments from prominent public figures from Maldives passing hateful and racist comments on Indians. Surprised that they are doing this to a country that sends them the maximum number of tourists.
We are good to our neighbors but
why should we tolerate such… pic.twitter.com/DXRqkQFguN

— Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) January 7, 2024
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The diplomatic tensions have strained relations between Maldives and India, traditionally close allies. India has played a significant role in the Maldivian economy through tourism, with Indian tourists being the largest group visiting the island nation. However, since President Muizzu assumed power, relations have cooled, fueled by perceptions of his pro-Chinese stance and promises to remove a small contingent of Indian military personnel stationed in the Maldives.

As the Maldives president undertakes a state visit to China, concerns rise over the implications for regional geopolitics and the evolving dynamics between the Maldives, India, and China.

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