Maldivian and Indian Tourism Ministers Unite for Boosting Collaboration

Maldivian Tourism Minister Ibrahim Faisal met with Indian counterpart Gajendra Singh Shekhawat to discuss enhancing tourism collaboration and strengthening bilateral ties. The meeting is significant following a social media backlash involving the 'Boycott Maldives' hashtag in response to remarks against PM Narendra Modi. The Maldives remains a crucial maritime neighbor to India.

Maldivian Tourism Minister Ibrahim Faisal and his Indian counterpart, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, discussed enhancing tourism collaboration and strengthening bilateral ties during their meeting on Tuesday.

Faisal shared images from the meeting on social media and expressed optimism about fostering mutual growth in their respective tourism sectors.

The meeting is particularly noteworthy, occurring months after a social media backlash featuring the hashtag 'Boycott Maldives,' which emerged following derogatory comments directed at Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The Maldives continues to be one of India's key maritime neighbors in the Indian Ocean Region.

(With inputs from agencies.)