Indian Traders Call for Boycott of Business Ties with Maldives Over Offensive Comments
The Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) has urged Indian traders and exporters to boycott business dealings with the Maldives following derogatory remarks made by Maldivian ministers about Prime Minister Narendra Modi. CAIT Secretary General Praveen Khandelwal stated that the business community finds these comments unacceptable and seeks to demonstrate solidarity and disapproval through the boycott.
CAIT emphasized the importance of maintaining diplomatic decorum and fostering positive relations between nations, asserting that derogatory comments aimed at political leaders can strain bilateral ties. The organization called upon the Maldives government to apologize to India for the remarks made by a few responsible individuals.
In response to the offensive comments, the Maldivian ambassador to India was summoned to a meeting at the Ministry of External Affairs. The Indian government expressed strong concerns about the remarks made by Maldivian ministers against Prime Minister Modi on social media. As a consequence, the Maldivian government suspended three deputy ministers from the youth ministry for criticizing the Prime Minister’s social media posts after his visit to Lakshadweep.
The Maldives has a strong partnership with India and heavily relies on Indian products and services. In 2021, India exported goods and services worth $317.35 million to the Maldives, accounting for 12.4% of the Maldives’ total imports. Conversely, India imported $5.94 million worth of goods and services from the Maldives. Major Indian exports to the Maldives included rocks and boulders, medications, and aggregates and gravels.
The boycott by Indian traders and exporters aims to send a clear message of disapproval and solidarity, highlighting the need for mutual respect and cooperation in international relations.
Several traders are urging for a boycott of the Maldives amidst an ongoing diplomatic row. The dispute centers around the Maldivian government’s decision to sever diplomatic ties with a key trading partner. Traders argue that a boycott is necessary to exert pressure on the Maldives to resolve the conflict and avoid further economic repercussions. The situation has raised concerns about potential consequences for both traders and the Maldivian economy.
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