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Maldives president in Delhi to seek aid and reboot ties

The clock is ticking as the Maldives only have enough foreign reserves left for a month and a half of foreign imports so, can India come to the rescue?

A lifeline for the Maldives as India signs a currency swap deal worth four hundred million dollars to help the island nation overcome mounting economic problems.

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  • Mon 7 Oct 2024 14:32GMT