Israel comes in support of India, to start desalination program in Lakshadweep amid India-Maldives row
New Delhi, Jan 8: Amid the India-Maldives row, now Israel has come forward to support as it announced that it will start the desalination program in Lakshadweep on Tuesday, a move that could further boost tourism in the Indian archipelago.
This came after the Israeli embassy took to a social media post on X saying, "We were in #Lakshadweep last year upon the federal government's request to initiate the desalination program".
"Israel is ready to commence working on this project tomorrow," it added.
We were in #Lakshadweep last year upon the federal government's request to initiate the desalination program.
— Israel in India (@IsraelinIndia) January 8, 2024
Israel is ready to commence working on this project tomorrow.
For those who are yet to witness the pristine and majestic underwater beauty of #lakshadweepislands, here… pic.twitter.com/bmfDWdFMEq
Sharing the photographs of the pristine Indian beaches in Lakshadweep, the embassy said, "For those who are yet to witness the pristine and majestic underwater beauty of #lakshadweepislands, here are a few pictures showing this island's enchanting allure."
The announcement comes against the backdrop of increasing diplomatic tensions between India and the Maldives over derogatory remarks against PM Narendra Modi by some ministers in the Mohamed Muizzu government.
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The ministers criticised PM Modi for his post on 'X' following his visit to Lakshadweep, inferring that it was an attempt to project the Union Territory as an alternative tourist destination to the Maldives.
The row escalated as many celebrities urged people on X to explore domestic tourist destinations instead of going to the Maldives.
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