The Maldives has expressed gratitude to India for extending the quota for the import of necessities for 2024 and 2025, following months of diplomatic strain.
Moosa Zameer, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Maldives, expressed gratitude on the island nation’s behalf in a message on the social media platform X, which was once known as Twitter.
“I sincerely thank EAM Dr S Jaishankar and the Government of India for the renewal of the quota to enable Maldives to import essential commodities from India during the years 2024 and 2025.”
“This is truly a gesture which signifies the longstanding friendship, and the strong commitment to further expand bilateral trade and commerce between our two countries.”
Moosa Zameer, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Maldives
Responding to the statement, India’s External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar also took to X, to respond, stating that India is “committed to its neighbourhood first and SAGAR policies”.
