“The United States with just their viewpoint and only their betterment doesn't necessarily bring a very safe world,” stated Nasheed.
He backed a “strong India” which would be the “main net security provider” in the Indian Ocean.
“When you have Dubai and the Middle-East travel hubs disrupted, the tourists who come to the Maldives then have a challenge. Now, we have about a thirty percent decline in tourist arrivals,” he explained.
Nasheed emphasised the importance of having adequate energy reserves for the Maldives and other countries in the Indian Ocean Region to navigate the global oil and LNG volatility.
“We also have a very big debt, and these repayments are due this year. When government revenue comes down, we stand on the brink of default,” said Nasheed.