U.S, May 8 -- The Maldives, a tropical tourist paradise in the Indian Ocean is appealing to Indian travelers to visit the country and contribute to its economy. This plea is coming in the midst of the ongoing dispute between New Delhi and Male, as the archipelago country seeks to distance itself from India and strengthen its ties with Beijing under President Mohamed Muizzu.

According to the statement from the Maldives' Tourism Minister, Ibrahim Faisal, that urged Indians to be a part of the Maldives' tourism industry and emphasized the country's dependence on tourism for its economy, Indian tourists would receive the most warm welcome upon their return.

The Maldives tourism official's appeal was apparently prompted by a significant decl...