India, July 26 -- Modi's Maldives visit is not merely about symbolism - it is about restoring momentum and rebuilding trust
There are no permanent friends or foes in politics - only permanent interests. The same holds true for international relations, where nations shift positions on the geopolitical spectrum in alignment with changing priorities. India-Maldives relations are a case in point.
Once harmonious, then strained, they now seem poised for revival as Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the Maldives signals more than just a diplomatic formality. The visit marks a carefully planned return to normalcy in bilateral ties that had, in recent years, turned visibly sour. While symbolic, the moment is far from trivial - Modi will be t...