The Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP), the Maldives` major opposition party, has welcomed what it sees as a "sudden recalibration" in President Mohammad Muizzu`s India policy. The MDP commended the gesture, expressing confidence that India will always be the first responder to any international issue affecting the Maldives.

MDP President Abdulla Shahid made the statements following a meeting with India`s External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, who is on a three-day official visit to the Maldives. This is India`s first high-level visit since President Muizzu, who is known for being pro-China, took office last year, reported PTI.