New Delhi. Amid strained relations between India and Maldives, Maldives’ Tourism Minister on Monday urged Indians to contribute to his country’s tourism-dependent economy. Maldives Tourism Minister Ibrahim Faisal in an interview with ‘PTI Video’ here stressed the historical ties between Maldives and India.
“We have a history,” he said. Our newly elected government also wants to work together (with India). We always promote peace and friendly environment. Our people and government will warmly welcome the visiting Indians. As Tourism Minister, I want to tell Indians to please be a part of Maldives tourism. Our economy depends on tourism.
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In fact, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had shared some pictures and videos of Lakshadweep on ‘X’ on January 6, on which three ministers of Maldives made derogatory comments against India and Prime Minister Modi on social media.
There was a strong reaction in India regarding this incident and people talked about boycotting Maldives on social media and not going there for tourism. According to a report published on Monday, the number of tourists reaching Maldives from India has decreased by 42 percent in the first four months of this year as compared to the first four months of last year.
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FIRST PUBLISHED: May 7, 2024, 03:11 IST