Amidst diplomatic strains, the Indian High Commissioner to the Maldives, Munu Mahawar, and Maldivian Commissioner General of Customs, Yoosuf Maaniu Mohamed, discussed enhancing collaboration in trade facilitation and security. Talks focused on exploring new areas of cooperation between the Maldives Customs Service and India’s Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC). This meeting occurred against the backdrop of social media controversies and the Maldivian President’s request for the withdrawal of Indian troops. India plans to replace military personnel at aviation platforms in the Maldives with technical experts. The nations aim to maintain workable solutions for continued operation.