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Maldives Tourism Body Condemns Defamatory Comments Against PM Modi
Maldives Tourism Body Condemns Defamatory Comments Against PM Modi
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The diplomatic row between the Maldives and India has intensified after Maldivian Prime Minister and other politicians criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Lakshadweep visit.
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The Maldives Association of Tourism Industry (MATI) has strongly condemned derogatory remarks made by its politicians against Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Lakshadweep visit.Terming India as one of the closest neighbours and allies of the Maldives, MATI said that India remains one of the top markets for the Maldives and has been a "consistent and significant contributor to the tourism industry of the Maldives."MATI emphasized their commitment to maintaining a positive and respectful relationship with India and refraining from actions or speech that may have any negative impact on the two nations' alliance.A massive controversy erupted after the Maldives deputy minister, along with other cabinet members and government officials, made derogatory remarks against PM Modi's visit to Lakshadweep.On January 2, PM Modi visited the Union Territory of Lakshadweep and shared several pictures, including an 'exhilarating experience' of him trying his hand at snorkeling.Politicians from the ruling party of the Maldives, through their posts on X, criticized India's efforts to promote Lakshadweep tourism.Some also accused India of targeting the Maldives and said India faces significant challenges in competing with the Maldives in beach tourism.
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Maldives Tourism Body Condemns Defamatory Comments Against PM Modi
The diplomatic row between the Maldives and India has intensified after Maldivian Prime Minister and other politicians criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Lakshadweep visit.
The
Maldives Association of Tourism Industry (MATI) has strongly condemned
derogatory remarks made by its politicians against
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Lakshadweep visit.In its statement, MATI emphasized that India has always been a first responder to various crises in the history of the island nation, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Terming India as one of the closest neighbours and allies of the Maldives, MATI said that India remains one of the top markets for the Maldives and has been a "consistent and significant contributor to the tourism industry of the Maldives."
MATI emphasized their commitment to maintaining a positive and respectful relationship with India and refraining from actions or speech that may have any negative impact on the two nations' alliance.
A massive controversy erupted after the Maldives deputy minister, along with other cabinet members and government officials, made derogatory remarks against PM Modi's visit to
Lakshadweep.
On January 2, PM Modi visited the Union Territory of Lakshadweep and shared several pictures, including an 'exhilarating experience' of him trying his hand at snorkeling.
Politicians from the ruling party of the
Maldives, through their posts on X, criticized India's efforts to promote Lakshadweep tourism.
Some also accused India of targeting the Maldives and said India faces significant challenges in competing with the Maldives in beach tourism.
