The 9th Indian Ocean Conference was held in Port Louis, Mauritius from 10-12 April 2026, with India seeking to recover its standing in the Global South after criticism of its silence during the Iran-US war. The Maldives was not invited, reportedly due to its dispute with Mauritius over the Chagos Islands and its warm relations with China.
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In a volatile and uncertain era, we seek stability and security as the baseline. But beyond that, there are ambitions and aspirations that we strive to achieve. They will be easier reached when we look out for each other, supplement our st…
Like other parts of the Global South, the Indian Ocean nations too face resource constraints and economic headwinds. Many of them are struggling to meet their Sustainable Development Goals.
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Maldives' relations with India are also not very warm because of its tilt towards China.
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