Maldives President Muizzu to visit Pakistan, calls for reviving Saarc summit process
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Regional cooperation and maritime diplomacy: a GS2 International Relations case study.
Why in news
Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu is visiting Pakistan to discuss the 'Maldives First' policy and called for reviving the SAARC summit process.
Background
President Mohamed Muizzu of Maldives is conducting a three-day state visit to Pakistan from Oct 20-22, 2026. The visit follows a Rs 3000 crore currency swap rollover by India based on a 2024 agreement.
Facts for Prelims
- PlaceMaldives is an Indian Ocean neighbour of India
- FactIndia carried out a Rs 3000 crore currency swap rollover for Maldives
- FactThe currency swap rollover is based on an agreement signed in 2024
Prelims practice question
What was the amount of the currency swap rollover carried out by India for the Maldives?
- (a)Rs 3000 crore
- (b)Rs 5000 crore
- (c)Rs 2000 crore
- (d)Rs 1000 crore
Show answer
Answer: (a) Rs 3000 crore — India carried out a Rs 3000 crore currency swap rollover for Maldives based on a 2024 agreement.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the significance of the 'Maldives First' policy and the implications of reviving the SAARC summit process on regional cooperation in South Asia.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Geopolitical shift: Maldives' pivot towards Pakistan and regional bodies amidst India's financial support
- Institutional stagnation: Challenges in reviving SAARC summit process due to bilateral tensions
- Economic diplomacy: Use of currency swap agreements as a tool for regional influence
Keywords: Maldives First · Currency Swap · SAARC · Regional Cooperation · Geopolitics
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