NSPA data shows food aid applications in Maldives rose in August amid rising inflation, with the government importing essentials to stabilize prices....
India has rolled over Maldives’ USD 50 million government bond repayment for another year, marking continued interest-free financial support to the island nation since 2019....
Maldives tourist arrivals exceed 1.5 million in 2025, with China as the top source market. The country targets a record 2.3 million visitors this year....
Amid earlier hostilities and China tilt, PM Modi’s 2025 visit to the Maldives underscores a quiet but impactful turnaround in India–Maldives ties—driven by personal diplomacy, strategic funding, and historical depth....