India has cautioned the Maldives against entering trade agreements that may jeopardize its fiscal stability, after the archipelago nation signed pacts with China and Turkiye. New Delhi emphasized that these agreements could result in significant revenue losses for the Maldives, which will be considered in India's policy-making.
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