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Maldives Foreign Minister Apologises for Derogatory Remarks, Meets Indian Officials to Mend Relations

During his first official visit to New Delhi, Maldives Foreign Minister Moosa Zameer apologised to the Indian government for derogatory comments made by three Maldivian officials against Prime Minister Narendra Modi in January, and met Indian External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar to discuss bilateral ties. The article notes the comments had triggered a boycott campaign that cut Indian tourist arrivals to the Maldives.

Tracked 42% Tourist arrivals

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  1. Thu 9 May
    Foreign Minister Moosa Zameer apologised to the Indian government for derogatory comments made by three Maldivian officials against Prime M… New Delhi on Thursday only Maldives Republic During his first official visit to New Delhi, Foreign Minister Moosa Zameer apologised to the Indian government on Thursday for derogatory comments made by three high-ranking Maldivian government officials against Prime Minister Narendra Modi in January.

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  • It should not have been allowed in my opinion, but to ensure such a circumstance does not repeat, we are taking necessary steps

    Moosa Zameer Maldives Republic Open the report (Maldives Republic)

  • As close and proximate neighbours, the development of our ties is obviously based on mutual interests and reciprocal sensitivity

    Subrahmanyam Jaishankar Maldives Republic Open the report (Maldives Republic)

  • Our cooperation has also enhanced the security and well-being of your country through shared activities, equipment provisioning, capacity building and training

    Subrahmanyam Jaishankar Maldives Republic Open the report (Maldives Republic)

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  • 42% Decline in tourist arrivals from India Maldives Republic Arrivals for the first four months plummeted by 42%.

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