It is believed the earliest settlers in the Maldives, who had moved there in the 5th century BCE, were probably ethnic Sinhalese and Dravidian Buddhists from modern Sri Lanka and South India.
As India assumed the Presidency of the G20, Male's support doesn't come as a surprise as bilateral relations between the two countries extend to many areas and are free of politically contentious issues.
Maldives on Tuesday expressed gratitude and thanked India for the financial assistance of USD 100 Million to overcome economic challenges and said that it is the good friendship between the two countries which is reaping benefits.
Chinese Embassy in Male has now responded to Maldives' denial to participate in the "China-Indian Ocean Forum on Development Cooperation" which was held on November 21 and called the action "regrettable."
Maldives Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Sunday denied participating in the "China-Indian Ocean Forum on Development Cooperation", held on November 21, 2022.
The bilateral relations between India and Maldives relations have improved since Ibrahim Mohamed Solih took over as the president of the island-nation, the report added.
At least 10 people lost their lives in the Male garage fire, which reportedly included Indian nationals. The Maldives foreign minister told Jaishankar that a full investigation is underway into the incident.
At least 10 people lost their lives in the Male garage fire, which reportedly included Indian nationals. Maldives Foreign Minister Abdulla Shahid expressed his condolences to the victims of the fire incident in Male.