Tourism is the largest industry in the Maldives, directly contributing close to 30% of GDP and generating more than 60% of foreign currency earnings.

As the bilateral relationship is renegotiated after a fraught year, India too hopes to gain tourists and other benefits

Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi held talks on Monday, with New Delhi promising to strengthen strategic cooperation as the island nation recovers from an economic crisis.