Former Maldives Defence Minister highlights country's location on vital sea lanes, calls to collaborate with India to maintain regional stability amid W Asia crisis

New Delhi [India], March 11 (ANI): Mariya Didi, former Maldives Defence Minister, highlighted that the Maldives' location on vital sea lanes makes it strategically sensitive as the geopolitical situation in West Asia remains highly volatile.

The conflict, which began on February 28, 2026, has entered its 12th day, with military operations by the United States and Israel against Iran expanding across the region.