Maldives: Three-day official visit to India
Maldivian Foreign Minister is on a three-day official visit to India, accompanied by a high-level delegation, marking his third visit to India in 2025.
- Maldives is home to the 7th largest coral reef system in the world, contributing 14% of global reef area.
- The country has no rivers or streams and the average elevation is under 2 meters, making it highly vulnerable to sea-level rise.
- Barrier reefs provide natural protection against monsoon-related erosion and storm surges.
- The Maldives is an archipelagic state consisting of about 1,200 coral islands grouped in 26 atolls, located in the north-central Indian Ocean.
- It is strategically positioned astride major global sea lanes, making it vital for maritime trade and security in the IOR.
- The country lies south-southwest of India, separated from Lakshadweep by the Eight Degree Channel, a crucial sea route for India’s maritime movement.
