Former Maldives President Mohamed Nasheed praised India for preventing an economic collapse in the Maldives, crediting PM Modi’s leadership and India’s timely financial support during a critical debt crisis. He highlighted India’s role in stabilizing the Maldivian economy, enhancing defence ties, and boosting tourism and trade. Nasheed called for a structured trade agreement and emphasized that the Maldives’ foreign policy is now firmly India-first. PM Modi’s visit to the Maldives (July 25–26) reaffirms India’s commitment to regional stability and the India-Maldives partnership.
