India-Maldives Trade Triples in Seven Years

India and the Maldives are trading a lot more than before.

Over the last seven years, their trade has tripled.

India sells more goods to the Maldives than it buys.

India is also giving the Maldives money to help out, and they're talking about making trade easier with a free trade agreement.

The recent visit by the Indian Prime Minister showed better relations.

This is important because the Maldives is an important neighbor for India in the Indian Ocean and for shipping routes.