Maldives' President Mohamed Muizzu and Indian PM Narendra Modi held talks, promising to strengthen strategic cooperation.  India approved a $400 million and a 30 billion rupee currency swap agreeme...

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- Maldives' President Mohamed Muizzu and Indian PM Narendra Modi held talks, promising to strengthen strategic cooperation.
- India approved a $400 million and a 30 billion rupee currency swap agreement to aid Maldives' economic recovery.
- India and Maldives will start talks on a free trade agreement, aiming for stability and progress in the Indian Ocean region.
- Much of Maldives' debt is owed to China and India, with fears of default following a hit to the tourism industry by COVID-19.
- Despite initial tensions, relations between Maldives and India are improving, with India being a key partner in Maldives' development.

Source: [Reuters](https://www.reuters.com/world/india/maldives-president-muizzu-meet-indias-modi-amid-economic-woes-2024-10-07/)

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Important point to note is ease my trip is 2nd largest flights and Holiday booking app just after MMT and is fully home grown.

MMT has the Chinese investor as big  shareholder. IS THIS THE CONNECTION?
Link- https://x.com/ANI/status/1744263044031795483?s=20

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- Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Singapore's Prime Minister Lawrence Wong signed four MoUs to enhance bilateral relations.
- The agreements cover digital technologies, semiconductor development, healthcare, and educational cooperation.
- Modi's visit to Singapore is part of a two-day trip, following a successful visit to Brunei.
- The leaders reviewed key areas like advanced manufacturing, connectivity, and sustainability.
- Modi will also meet Singaporean President Tharman Shanmugaratnam and other senior officials. 

 Source: [Moneycontrol](https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/india/india-and-singapore-strengthen-ties-four-mous-signed-during-pm-modis-visit-12814783.html)

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Maldives is going to be a big pain in as* for India in the coming future.
It's like that child who we cannot beat the shit out because we don't want it to go to China and help them set up Chinese military bases in the Indian Ocean.
And, secondly  we will have to send aid money of billions of dollars so that they do not trap into the belt and road initiative of china ....again for the same above reason.

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- Putin praises Modi for his unwavering defense of India's national interests.
- Claims Modi is the 'main guarantor' of strong Russia-India ties.
- Asserts Modi cannot be intimidated or forced into decisions against India's interests.
- Comments made at the 'Russia Calling!' Investment Forum in Moscow.
- Highlights Modi's tough policies as key to bilateral relationship.

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Why Lakshadweep has no tourism despite same water quality Maldives won the best destination award in 2020. Also we have a clean water and beautiful beaches like Maldives but why we are losing huge tourism opportunity?

Whole Maldives is dependent on the Tourism

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Govt has signed an FTA with Switzerland, Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein (EFTA bloc) where they will invest $100 billion in India to get access to free-trade benefits in India. It is expected to generate around 1 million more jobs in India and net around $300 billion worth of capital inflow.

This deal will open opportunities to sign many more such deals with other partners (like EU) and reduce our trade deficit dependencies on China. We've been progressing discussions for an FTA with EU for the past few years and this seems seems like a massive step in that direction.

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Looks like a PR stunt to get attention. Thoughts?

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- **India** and the **US** signed an agreement to strengthen supply chains for **lithium, cobalt**, and other critical minerals.
- The **MOU** aims to build resilience in the sector, focusing on exploration, extraction, processing, and recycling.
- **Goyal** emphasized the need for open supply chains and third-country engagement, including **Africa** and **South America**.
- The deal falls short of a full trade agreement, unlike the **US-Japan** deal.
- **India** currently imports 100% of its critical minerals, with **China** as a key supplier.

Source: [Hindustan Times](https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/us-news/india-us-sign-pact-to-cooperate-on-critical-battery-mineral-supply-chains-101727992408485.html), [The Hindu](https://www.thehindu.com/business/Economy/india-us-exploring-combined-engagement-with-third-countries-to-source-minerals-piyush-goyal/article68715389.ece)

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