Why is the FTA with UK and Maldives important for India?
In 2023, Maldives’ new President Mohamed Muizzu launched an “India Out” campaign, expelling Indian troops and straining decades-old ties. But India’s bold response, boosting Lakshadweep tourism, cutting aid, and isolating Maldives economically, left the island nation in crisis. Now, Muizzu has invited PM Modi as chief guest for Maldives’ Independence Day, signaling a dramatic U-turn. Meanwhile, Modi secures a historic UK FTA, proving India’s global rise.
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