India reaffirmed its stance against China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) in the light of the Maldives’ President-elect, Mohamed Muizzu, emphasising the significance of Beijing’s prominent infrastructure programme in the progress of participating nations.
The cooperation between India and the Maldives is rooted in the collaborative approach to addressing common challenges and priorities, stated Arindam Bagchi, the spokesperson for the Ministry of External Affairs, during a routine media briefing. This encompasses the security and developmental support that New Delhi offers to the Indian Ocean archipelago.
