India is the second largest source market for tourists in the Maldives, with a growth rate of 83% in 2019. India also became the first country to resume flights to the Maldives after the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. India was instrumental in many political supports to Maldives.
Now, the recent derogatory remark on India is uncalled for and Maldives has to pay a heavy price and can be evident during the course of time. Very sad that certain silly people in the highest office create more damage to the country that many knowledgeable people put together cannot repair the damage.