GS II - Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests, Indian diaspora.

• Chinese President and Maldives President met on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit.
• The Maldives is a Dialogue Partner of the 10- member SCO bloc.

What Chinese president told?

• Two countries have achieved positive progress in advancing Belt and Road cooperation.
• China will continue to deepen practical cooperation with the Maldives to ensure the effective implementation of the China-Maldives FTA.
• Both countries should advance cooperation in areas including fisheries, marine scientific research, environmental protection, as well as disaster prevention and reduction.

What Maldives President told?

• Maldives is willing to work with China to expand cooperation in areas such as trade, investment, housing construction and tourism, and to strengthen coordination and collaboration within multilateral mechanisms, including the SCO.
• Maldives President visited China in January last year, soon after his election campaign, during which he pushed an ‘India Out’ agenda calling for the withdrawal of Indian personnel operating helicopter medical services and Dornier maritime surveillance aircraft.