In December 2018, a new Visa treaty was signed between India and Maldives. The two countries aim at boosting people-to-people ties. Hence, they have exchanged diplomatic notes for the implementation of the Visa agreement.
President Ram Nath Kovind signed the
agreement, as quoted by Business Standard. At first, the Union Cabinet had
approved it. From March 11, 2019, the
new Visa agreement will be effective. The two countries plan to complete
all formalities before that. They would send information to Immigration
offices, authorities and border points.
The Visa treaty
will create a liberal Immigration system. It will benefit both the countries. Maldivian
Immigrants can visit India for business, education, tourism, and medical
purposes. The Visa agreement also makes Immigration to the Maldives easier for
Indian Immigrants. They can travel to the country for the business purpose.
The former President Abdulla Yameen had
set a 5-year rule between China and Maldives. Most of the development projects
went to China. This created a strain in the relations between India and
Maldives. Also, there were many diplomatic issues between the two countries. The Yameen Government denied Visa to many
Indian Immigrants.
The Maldives Presidential Elections was a
huge victory for India. Solih’s
selection in the Elections changed the relations between the two countries.
India had earlier warned the Yameen Government to respect democratic
institutions. Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the Maldives in November
2018. Solih had a detailed talk with the Prime Minister about their weak
economy.
The Indian Government announced financial
support of USD 1.4 billion to the Maldives. They would receive budgetary and socio-economic
development help. The two leaders discussed how the relationship between the
countries will improve further.
India should
continue the partnership with the Maldives across various sectors. This way, the new Maldivian Government
can meet the expectations of their people. Also, the new Visa treaty should
improve the Indian economy.
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