New Delhi, Nov 23: Maldives has assured Indian that its economic presence in that country should not worry India.
Amidst India’s concerns over increasing Chinese presence there, Maldives on Sunday said China’s economic presence is felt in almost every corner of the world but it should not “worry” India, with whom its ties will not be “shaken” by Chinese investors.
During his talks with External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj here Maldivian Foreign Minister Duniya Maumoon said that India-Maldives ties were fairly deep rooted and his country always remains in touch with Indian on all issues, including the political situation there.
China’s economic presence is felt in almost every corner of the world; from Bombay to London, and New York to Sydney. The Maldives is a country that is open for business, particularly in the infrastructure sector. There are Chinese investors in the Maldives, who have brought capital with them to invest in large projects. That should not worry India, she said.
She also asserted that as close neighbours, and members of SAARC, there will always be points that require clarifications from each other.
She said that both the countries have a special relationship.
