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India’s bilateral relations with small island state of Maldives have many ups and downs in recent years. Maldives would be struggling with the adverse consequences of climate change and seeking closer ties with India to manage them. India should assist Maldives as comprehensively as possible. The region can progress if the countries of the region create interdependencies and cooperate with each other to tackle common challenges. India will need a stronger articulation of its vision South Asia. India cannot aspire to be a truly convincing great power until it achieves a better handle on its region particularly with small island state of Maldives.
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