Amid strained bilateral ties, the number of Indian tourists visiting Maldives has come down over the last few months. In the wake of the dwindling tourists, Maldives Tourism Minister Ibrahim Faisal urged India to be a part of its tourism.
During an interview with PTI, Faisal stressed the historical relations between Maldives and India.
“We have a history. Our newly elected government also wants to work together (with India). We always promote peace and a friendly environment. Our people and the government will give a warm welcome to Indian arrivals. As the Tourism Minister, I want to tell Indians to please be a part of Maldives’ tourism. Our economy depends on tourism,” he said.
After derogatory remarks made against India and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on social media by three Maldivian officials, the Maldives-India relations got strained.
Several Indians, including celebrities, cancelled their reservations and dropped plans to visit Maldives. #BoycottMaldives was…