In a significant diplomatic win for India, the Maldives has officially handed over 28 islands for the development of water and sewerage projects.
This comes as the Maldives recently bought drinking water from China, highlighting their critical water shortage. India’s involvement marks a major setback for China in the region, as India will now spearhead the development of drinking water infrastructure on these islands.
This partnership underscores India’s growing influence in the Indian Ocean region and strengthens ties between the two nations, further challenging China’s regional ambitions.
