Maldives’ Foreign Affairs Minister, Moosa Zameer, has clarified that the derogatory comments made by certain Maldivian ministers about Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and India do not reflect the official stance of the Maldivian government. Zameer emphasized the country’s commitment to maintaining a positive and constructive dialogue with all its partners, particularly its neighboring nations.
The controversy unfolded when a deputy minister and several other government officials made disparaging remarks about PM Modi’s recent visit to Lakshadweep on various social media platforms. These comments caused a major uproar among the public and diplomatic circles.
During his visit to Lakshadweep, PM Modi shared pictures on social media, aiming to promote beach tourism in the region. However, the officials’ derogatory remarks sparked widespread criticism, leading to condemnation from former Maldivian President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih and former Foreign Minister Abdullah Shahid.
Solih and Shahid both expressed their dissatisfaction with the offensive comments and stressed the importance of the strong friendship between India and the Maldives. They called for a thorough investigation to identify and reprimand those responsible for the remarks.
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