India is our closest friend and ally: Maldives
Maldivian President Abdulla Yameen Gayoom on Sunday reaffirmed that India is the country's closest friend and ally. Adding that India's assistance forms an invaluable contribution to the Maldives, the President appealed for restraint in criticism and negative sentiments towards India. The President further said that his administration is working towards a Maldives-India free trade agreement.n