#Maldives elected “pro-#China” #Muizzu in Nov2023.

Recently, #Modi promoted tourism in neighboring #Indian territory of #Lakshadweep.

Reacting to that, 3 #Maldives ministers— #MariyamShiuna, #MalshaShareef & #MahzoomMajid— disparaged #Modi, causing diplomatic row between the 2 countries.

Now, the #GreatEncircler seeks to round out its #encirclement of #India and insert itself into a "trilateral cooperation" in that row 🙄

#MastIndia #MastodonIndians @MastodonIndians

https://www.thestatesman.com/india/never-asked-male-to-reject-new-delhi-china-amid-india-maldives-row-1503257577.html

Never asked Malé to reject New Delhi: Chinese media amid India-Maldives row - The Statesman

It further said that China's cooperation with South Asian countries is not a "zero-sum game".

The Statesman