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🚀 India Unveils RuPay Card in Maldives Amid Efforts to Strengthen Bilateral Ties. In a significant development, India has launched the RuPay card in the Maldives, marking a key step in enhancing financial cooperation and strengthening bilateral relations between the two nations. 💳 Financial Collaboration: - The introduction of the RuPay card aims to facilitate seamless transactions for Maldivians and Indian tourists, boosting economic ties. - This move underscores India's commitment to fostering deeper financial integration in the region. 🤝 Strengthening Bilateral Relations: - The launch aligns with India’s broader strategy to enhance diplomatic and economic ties with its neighboring countries. - By promoting the use of the RuPay card, India seeks to deepen its influence and support in the Maldives. 🌍 Regional Impact: - The rollout is expected to enhance tourism and trade between the two nations, providing a boost to local economies. - It reflects India's proactive approach in extending its digital payment solutions across South Asia. 📈 Future Prospects: - With the RuPay card now available in the Maldives, India aims to expand its reach and foster greater financial inclusion in the region. - The initiative is part of a larger vision to promote digital payments and strengthen connectivity in South Asia. India’s launch of the RuPay card in the Maldives signifies a strategic step towards bolstering bilateral ties and promoting economic cooperation through enhanced financial services. #India #Maldives #RuPay #Microshots #BilateralRelations #DigitalPayments

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After 30 years of ‘India fever’, it’s time to set new directions India’s growing economy has new suitors, but it may still want to tap many of Singapore’s strengths. Ravi Velloor Senior Columnist Sep 12, 2024, 07:43 AM As Singapore elevates ties with India to a “comprehensive strategic partnership”, it is interesting to step back and look at how the arc of ties between the Merlion and the Indian elephant has progressed to get a sense of how “comprehensive” the relationship has indeed developed into being. Also, to ask the question: Where do we go from here?

While 46.1% of the total 4.8 million foreign tourist arrival (FTA) in India during Jan-Jun 2024 visited for leisure, 25.6% (1.2 million) of them were Overseas Citizen India. In addition, an estimated over 4 million Non-Resident Indians travelled back to India during this period. During Jan-Jun 2024, over 15 million Indian Nationals (NRI) departed from India. Further according to data from DGCA, India 17.3 million arrivals by air were recorded. International Tourist Arrival (ITA) composes Foreign Tourist Arrival (FTA) and Non-Resident Indian (NRI). Indian origin and with an OCI card are considered under FTA while Indian citizens under NRI. The Indian Diaspora is made up of Overseas Citizen India and Non-Resident Indians. During Jan-Jun 2024, the Indian Diaspora contributed over 60% of all International Tourist Arrivals. A further large proportion of the international arrivals were made up by the Indian Tourist #globalindians #Indiandiaspora #glocal #migration #globalindian #nri #india #IndiaTourism #IncredibleIndia

"Economics is the heartbeat of international relationships; where trade flows, alliances grow." 🌍💼 #GlobalEconomics #InternationalRelations Just a few months ago, President Mohamed Muizzu won the Maldives' election on a platform that was critical of India, calling for a reevaluation of their relationship. At that time, his administration emphasized nationalism and sovereignty concerns related to India's influence in Maldivian affairs. Fast forward to today, and we see a remarkable shift in stance as President Muizzu visits India for his first bilateral talks. This positive change can be attributed to several factors: - **Economic Necessity**: The Maldives recognizes the importance of collaboration with India to boost trade and stimulate economic growth. Engaging with India opens avenues for much-needed investment and infrastructure development. - **Tourism Dependency**: With tourism being a cornerstone of the Maldivian economy, strengthening ties with India can attract more Indian tourists, contributing significantly to the recovery and growth of the tourism sector post-pandemic. - **Geopolitical Stability**: The Maldives’ strategic location in the Indian Ocean makes it crucial to foster stable relationships with neighboring countries. Enhanced ties with India can help ensure regional security and stability. - **Joint Solutions to Common Challenges**: Both nations face similar challenges, such as climate change and maritime security. Collaboration can lead to innovative solutions benefitting both countries. This evolution reflects the dynamic nature of international relations and the Maldives' interests in ensuring sustainable growth and security. #MaldivesIndiaRelations #Geopolitics #EconomicGrowth #Tourism https://lnkd.in/gHDFjyGK

🌍 Exciting developments in Maldives-India relations! 🇲🇻🤝🇮🇳 During his recent visit to India, Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu emphasized the centuries-old ties between our nations. Here are some key highlights from his discussions with Prime Minister Modi: ✨ Tourism Boost: President Muizzu acknowledged India as one of the largest tourism source markets for the Maldives, expressing hope for increased Indian tourist visits. 🌴✈️ 🤝 People-to-People Connections: The relationship is built on strong connections, with many Maldivians traveling to India for education, healthcare, and tourism. 🌏❤️ 💼 Economic Cooperation: Both leaders are committed to enhancing bilateral ties through a Comprehensive Economic and Maritime Security Partnership. This aims to transform our relationship into one that is future-oriented and beneficial for both nations. 📈🌊 🎉 60th Anniversary: Next year marks the 60th anniversary of formal diplomatic relations. President Muizzu has invited PM Modi for a state visit to celebrate this milestone! 🎊🇲🇻 🌟 Free Trade Agreement: The Maldives is eager to conclude a free trade agreement with India, unlocking economic potential and boosting investments in tourism and development. 💰🏖️ Together, we can build a future that fosters peace, stability, and prosperity in the Indian Ocean region. 🌅🤗 #Maldives #India #Tourism #EconomicPartnership #Diplomacy #BilateralRelations #MaritimeSecurity #TravelGoals #InvestInMaldives #Friendship #GlobalConnections 🌐✨

15 million Indian Nationals departed from India during Jan-Jun 2024 as compared to 13.2 million during the same period in 2023 and 13.4 million in 2019. In comparison during the first half of 2024, only 4.8 million Foreign Tourist Arrived in India. During Jan-Dec 2023 a total of 27 million Indians departed from India, and we anticipate this number of grow to over 32 million in 2024. To learn more about where Indian nationals are travelling to, the purpose of their visit and the contribution of Indian Diaspora (Non-Resident Indian) and the Indian Tourist to the numbers look out for our upcoming posts. #globalindians #Indiandiaspora #glocal #migration #globalindian #nri #india #IndiaTourism #IncredibleIndia

India's Record-Breaking Export Performance in 2023: Exploring Top 5 Export Destinations! 🌍 @kchangani @lime_export_import_institute . . #IndiaExports #TopExportDestinations #GlobalTrade #exportrecord #ExportTrends #EconomicGrowth #InternationalTrade #ExportStatistics #TradeData #exportsuccess

India's Record-Breaking Export Performance in 2023: Exploring Top 5 Export Destinations! 🌍 @kchangani @lime_export_import_institute . . #IndiaExports #TopExportDestinations #GlobalTrade #exportrecord #ExportTrends #EconomicGrowth #InternationalTrade #ExportStatistics #TradeData #exportsuccess

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