Maldives-India Ties Fray Over Modi Photos Row and Shift Toward China
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Tensions erupted between India and Maldives over Modi's beach photos, with Maldivian officials making derogatory remarks before apologizing.
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Relations between India and Maldives have deteriorated under new president Muizzu, who is seen as pro-China.
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Muizzu broke tradition by visiting China before India for his first overseas trip as president.
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India is a key tourism market for Maldives, but Muizzu is calling for more Chinese investment.
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Former Maldivian minister warns spat with India would be "economic suicide" given importance of Indian tourists.