China says it backs Maldives to safeguard sovereignty as first batch of Indian military personnel leaves
1 year ago

China says it backs Maldives to safeguard sovereignty as first batch of Indian military personnel leaves

The Hindu  

China said that it supports the Maldives in safeguarding its sovereignty on March 12, as the first batch of Indian military personnel operating a helicopter left the island nation and was replaced by a civilian crew. Indian military personnel stationed in the Maldives manning the operations of a helicopter left the country after handing over the operations of the chopper to an Indian civilian crew, the Maldivian media reported on March 11. Asked for his comments on the first batch of the Indian military personnel's withdrawal from the Maldives, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin said he was not aware of the specifics. Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu, seen as a pro-China leader, has affirmed that no Indian military personnel, not even those in civilian clothing, would be present inside his country after May 10.

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'Good relationship with India essential for Maldives safety' says former president of the Maldives
1 week, 4 days ago

'Good relationship with India essential for Maldives safety' says former president of the Maldives

India Today  

In an exclusive conversation, former President of the Maldives Mohamed Nasheed offers an insightful perspective on the evolving dynamics of Maldivian foreign policy, the rising threat of Islamist extremism, and the country’s delicate balancing act between India and China. A veteran politician and a staunch advocate for democracy, Nasheed reflects on the Muizzu administration’s pivot away from its initial “India …

India-Maldives relations back on track? New Delhi to boost island nation’s defence preparedness
Top News
2 months, 2 weeks ago

India-Maldives relations back on track? New Delhi to boost island nation’s defence preparedness

Live Mint  

Months after relations between India and the Maldives soured, New Delhi conveyed to the island nation its readiness to support it in boosting its defence preparedness. The development comes as Defence Minister Rajnath Singh hosts his Maldivian counterpart Mohammed Ghassan Maumoon for wide-ranging talks focusing on maritime security cooperation. Maumoon's visit to India comes nearly eight months after New Delhi …

'Thank you, India for...', says pro-China Maldivian President Muizzu in a rare gesture | KNOW WHY
8 months ago

'Thank you, India for...', says pro-China Maldivian President Muizzu in a rare gesture | KNOW WHY

India TV News  

Male: The Maldives has resumed using a Dornier aircraft and two helicopters gifted by India for medical evacuations after the two countries reached an understanding over the repatriation of Indian military personnel operating the three aviation platforms in the archipelagic nation, media reports said on Saturday. The Maldives National Defence Force told local media that the provision of medical evacuation …

India’s helicopters being flown with Maldives defence personnel onboard: Report
9 months, 3 weeks ago

India’s helicopters being flown with Maldives defence personnel onboard: Report

India TV News  

Weeks after India withdrew its military personnel from the Maldives, the two helicopters gifted by New Delhi to the island nation are operated regularly with an MNDF soldier onboard, a Maldivian news portal reported on Tuesday. Adhadhu.com quoted an unnamed airport official who said that a soldier of the Maldives National Defence Force “is always onboard when the helicopters are …

India fully withdraws soldiers from Maldives: Presidential spokesperson
10 months, 2 weeks ago

India fully withdraws soldiers from Maldives: Presidential spokesperson

The Hindu  

India has withdrawn all its soldiers from the Maldives, the government here has said, ahead of the May 10 deadline set by President Mohamed Muizzu for the complete withdrawal of Indian military personnel from his country. Repatriation of some 90 Indian military personnel stationed in the Maldives was a key pledge of Mr. Muizzu during his presidential campaign last year. …

India, Maldives review withdrawal of Indian military personnel from the island nation
10 months, 3 weeks ago

India, Maldives review withdrawal of Indian military personnel from the island nation

India TV News  

India, Maldives review withdrawal of Indian military personnel from the island nation Mohamed Muizzu, widely seen as a pro-China leader, pushed for ousting Indian military personnel from his country after assuming charge as the president of the island nation. India and the Maldives conducted a comprehensive review of the ongoing withdrawal of Indian troops from the island nation, with Male …

The Maldives is cosying up to China
10 months, 3 weeks ago

The Maldives is cosying up to China

Hindustan Times  

THE MALDIVES tends to evoke images of cocktails enjoyed on pristine white beaches framed by gently swaying palm trees. Yet they were to the fore this week as the People’s National Congress, the party of President Mohamed Muizzu, won a landslide victory in parliamentary elections, claiming over two-thirds of the seats. He has sought to make good on an election …

Maldives President Muizzu announces second batch of Indian military personnel leaves Male
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Maldives President Muizzu announces second batch of Indian military personnel leaves Male

India TV News  

Male: The second batch of Indian military personnel manning an aircraft gifted by India to the Maldives has left the island nation as demanded by President Mohamed Muizzu, according to a media report on Sunday. The second group of Indian military personnel who left the Maldives on April 9 were Indian soldiers who operated the Dornier aircraft, Adhadhu.com news portal …

Second batch of Indian military personnel have left Maldives: President Muizzu
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Second batch of Indian military personnel have left Maldives: President Muizzu

Hindustan Times  

The second batch of Indian military personnel manning a helicopter gifted by India to the Maldives has left the island nation, its president Mohamed Muizzu said on Saturday. Earlier this month, Muizzu had said that the second batch of Indian military personnel responsible for operating the aviation platform in the Maldives will be withdrawn within April and the process of …

Maldives: Muizzu says Indian military personnel from second aviation platform to depart by this month
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Maldives: Muizzu says Indian military personnel from second aviation platform to depart by this month

India TV News  

Male: Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu on Wednesday said that the Indian military personnel at the second aviation platform would be withdrawn "within the current month" while the entire process would be completed by May 10, as per media reports. Muizzu's demand for the withdrawal of Indian military personnel in the Maldives has strained relations with New Delhi, as the President …

How did China strengthen its bond with Maldives amid India exit? 10 key collaborations between Male, Beijing
11 months, 4 weeks ago

How did China strengthen its bond with Maldives amid India exit? 10 key collaborations between Male, Beijing

Live Mint  

From providing military assistance to helping build infrastructure, China has been actively boosting its ties with the Maldives — which is seemingly trying to drift away from what many call India's "influence". As part of the deal, China would provide Maldives with free military assistance to foster "stronger" bilateral ties. China sends 1,500 tonnes of drinking water to Maldives Maldivian …

Maldives: 'Pro-China' Mohamed Muizzu seeks India's help, pleads Modi govt for debt relief
1 year ago

Maldives: 'Pro-China' Mohamed Muizzu seeks India's help, pleads Modi govt for debt relief

Op India  

Toeing a reconciliatory tone after a diplomatic row with India, Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu has requested New Delhi for debt relief measures, while stating that India will continue to remain Maldives’ “closest ally,” local media reported. In an interview with local media ‘Mihaaru’, President Muizzu said that he hopes India will accommodate debt relief measures for the Maldives’ in the …

Maldives says 2nd batch of Indian military personnel will be withdrawn by April 10
1 year ago

Maldives says 2nd batch of Indian military personnel will be withdrawn by April 10

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: India and the Maldives on Sunday reviewed the process for replacing Indian military personnel who operate three aviation platforms in the Indian Ocean archipelago, with authorities in Male saying the second batch of personnel will be withdrawn by April 10. Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu The Indian side has begun replacing its military personnel with civilian technical staff following …

Maldives' maritime surveillance not a concern of 'external parties': Muizzu's scathing attack on India
1 year ago

Maldives' maritime surveillance not a concern of 'external parties': Muizzu's scathing attack on India

India TV News  

Male: Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu has said the surveillance of the Maldives' territory should not concern any "external parties" as he announced measures to boost its defence forces, including the maiden deployment of drones to guard the archipelagic nation in the Indian Ocean. The pro-China Maldivian leader's remarks came days after the first batch of Indian military personnel operating a …

China says military delegation visited Maldives, Sri Lanka and Nepal
1 year ago

China says military delegation visited Maldives, Sri Lanka and Nepal

The Hindu  

A Chinese military delegation recently visited the Maldives, Sri Lanka and Nepal to discuss further cooperation in defence issues, Beijing said on Wednesday. Last week, the Maldives said it had signed a "military assistance" deal with China after ordering Indian troops deployed in the small but strategically-placed archipelago to leave. In all three countries, "they exchanged views on military relations …

China Says it Backs Maldives to Safeguard Sovereignty as First Batch of Indian Military Personnel Leaves
1 year ago

China Says it Backs Maldives to Safeguard Sovereignty as First Batch of Indian Military Personnel Leaves

News 18  

China said on Tuesday that it supports the Maldives in safeguarding its sovereignty, as the first batch of Indian military personnel operating a helicopter left the island nation and was replaced by a civilian crew. Indian military personnel stationed in the Maldives manning the operations of a helicopter left the country after handing over the operations of the chopper to …

Indian troops begin withdrawal from Maldives
1 year ago

Indian troops begin withdrawal from Maldives

The Hindu  

March 12, 2024 08:45 pm | Updated March 13, 2024 07:33 am IST - COLOMBO Indian troops stationed in the Maldives have begun withdrawing from the island nation, its defence authorities said, in line with President Mohamed Muizzu’s ‘India out’ promise to his supporters. The deployment of a technical crew indicated that Male and New Delhi had reached a compromise …

Batch of Indian Troops Leave Maldives After Arrival of Civilian Staff: Report
1 year ago

Batch of Indian Troops Leave Maldives After Arrival of Civilian Staff: Report

News 18  

India began withdrawing military personnel operating surveillance aircraft in the Maldives on Tuesday, news agency AFP said citing Maldivian government authorities. Citing the Maldives National Defence Force, the news agency said that 25 Indian troops deployed in the southernmost atoll of Addu had left the archipelago ahead of March 10. However, the Muizzu government demanded that the military personnel leave …

India troops begin Maldives pullout after pro-China leader’s order: Reports
1 year ago

India troops begin Maldives pullout after pro-China leader’s order: Reports

Al Jazeera  

The two countries agreed to a withdrawal of 89 Indian soldiers and their support staff from the nation by May 10. Following talks with New Delhi, the two sides had agreed to complete a withdrawal of 89 Indian soldiers and their support staff from the nation of 1,192 tiny coral islands by May 10. “We also support the Maldives in …

'China supports Maldives in safeguarding its sovereignty': Beijing reacts as Indian troops leave Male
1 year ago

'China supports Maldives in safeguarding its sovereignty': Beijing reacts as Indian troops leave Male

India TV News  

Beijing: China said on Tuesday that it supports the Maldives in safeguarding its sovereignty, as the first batch of Indian military personnel operating a helicopter left the island nation and was replaced by a civilian crew. Indian military personnel stationed in the Maldives manning the operations of a helicopter left the country after handing over the operations of the chopper …

First batch of Indian military personnel leaves Maldives amid strained ties with President Muizzu
1 year ago

First batch of Indian military personnel leaves Maldives amid strained ties with President Muizzu

India TV News  

Male: The first batch of Indian military personnel in the Maldives, which has been manning a helicopter gifted by New Delhi for humanitarian missions, has departed from the island country after handing over the operations of the chopper to an Indian civilian crew, according to Maldivian media. The departure was in line with Maldives' pro-China President Mohamed Muizzu, who has …

India's boycott impacted country, people of Maldives are sorry: Ex-President Mohamed Nasheed
1 year ago

India's boycott impacted country, people of Maldives are sorry: Ex-President Mohamed Nasheed

India TV News  

New Delhi: Former Maldivian President Mohamed Nasheed raised several concerns over India's boycott call on the Maldives over a diplomatic row between the two countries, saying it has impacted the island country's tourism sector and conveyed apologies on behalf of the people of Maldives. Relations between India and the Maldives have nosedived after current President Mohamed Muizzu, widely seen as …

As Indian troops pull out, Maldives signs defence pact with China
1 year ago

As Indian troops pull out, Maldives signs defence pact with China

The Hindu  

Days after a technical team from India arrived in the Maldives, to replace troops that President Mohamed Muizzu wanted removed, the Maldivian Defence Ministry announced signing a military pact with China. Maldives’s Minister of Defence Mohamed Ghassan Maumoon and Major General Zhang Baoqun, Deputy Director at China’s Office for International Military Cooperation, on Monday signed an agreement on “China’s provision …

Amid diplomatic row with India, Maldives to get military boost from China
1 year ago

Amid diplomatic row with India, Maldives to get military boost from China

Hindustan Times  

Amid a diplomatic row with India, Maldives is set to get free military assistance from China. Beijing on Monday signed a defence cooperation agreement with the Maldives to provide free military assistance to foster "stronger" bilateral ties. Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu with Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping This comes after Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu set a deadline for the withdrawal of …

China inks agreement to provide free military assistance to Maldives amid strained ties with India
1 year ago

China inks agreement to provide free military assistance to Maldives amid strained ties with India

India TV News  

Male: China signed a defence cooperation agreement with the Maldives to provide free military assistance to foster "stronger" bilateral relations amid the latter's strained ties with India over President Mohamed Muizzu's deadline for the withdrawal of the first group of Indian military personnel from his island nation. Stepping up his anti-India rhetoric, Muizzu affirmed that no Indian military personnel, not …

Maldives ex-FM exposes 'lies' of President Muizzu, says 'no Indian armed soldiers stationed in country'
1 year, 1 month ago

Maldives ex-FM exposes 'lies' of President Muizzu, says 'no Indian armed soldiers stationed in country'

India TV News  

Male: The former Maldivian minister of foreign affairs, Abdulla Shahid, said on Saturday that the claims made by Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu about "thousands of Indian military personnel" were just another in a string of lies, adding that there are no armed foreign soldiers stationed in their country. Posting on his social media X, the newly elected president of the …

India to replace military personnel in Maldives with civilians after president demanded they leave
1 year, 1 month ago

India to replace military personnel in Maldives with civilians after president demanded they leave

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy India on Thursday said it …

Maldives will reach point of no foreign military troops soon: President Muizzu
1 year, 1 month ago

Maldives will reach point of no foreign military troops soon: President Muizzu

India Today  

Weeks after a diplomatic row soured India-Maldives relations, Indian military personnel have a deadline for withdrawal from the island nation. The first group of Indian military personnel will be sent back from the Maldives before March 10, while the remaining Indian troops manning two aviation platforms will be withdrawn by May 10. Just last week, the Maldives’ government formally requested …

Staking Maldives, Looking Lakshadweep: Why India Needs the Neighbourhood
1 year, 1 month ago

Staking Maldives, Looking Lakshadweep: Why India Needs the Neighbourhood

Deccan Chronicle  

In what must be a unique phenomenon for any country, Maldives periodically chooses between two of the largest contestants on earth in a national election. Maldives’ Deputy ministers Malsha Shareef, Mariyam Shiuna and Abdulla Mahzoom Majid threw the gauntlet by ridiculing India’s Prime Minister in an unacceptable manner and rousing anti-India sentiments. Lt Gen Rakesh Sharma, Distinguished Fellow at VIF, …

First group of Indian troops to exit Maldives by 10 March, two other groups to leave by 10 May, says President Muizzu
1 year, 1 month ago

First group of Indian troops to exit Maldives by 10 March, two other groups to leave by 10 May, says President Muizzu

Firstpost  

Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu on Monday said that India and Maldives have agreed to send back the first group of Indian troops deployed in Maldives before March 10 this year and the personnel of remaining two platforms will leave by May 10, according to a report. Addressing the Parliament, Muizzu declared plans to bolster the Maldives military’s capacity to patrol …

Don’t let Maldives go the Nepal way
1 year, 1 month ago

Don’t let Maldives go the Nepal way

Hindustan Times  

Nations disagree and express their occasional disagreements, as they should, to protect their sovereign interests, and it is par for the course. However, it would be naïve to say that perceptions about India wasn’t given to occasional suggestions of interference, giving rise to ‘pro-India’ and ‘anti-India’ labels onto political parties e.g., Sheikh Haseena’s Awami League was believed to be preferred …

Muizzu claims India agrees to withdraw its troops from Maldives: 'Won't allow any country to interfere...'
1 year, 1 month ago

Muizzu claims India agrees to withdraw its troops from Maldives: 'Won't allow any country to interfere...'

India TV News  

Male: Amid the ongoing tensions between India and Maldives, President Mohamed Muizzu addressed the parliament on Monday, wherein he reiterated his earlier stance on the removal of Indian troops from the archipelago nation. While addressing the Maldivian Parliament, Muizzu, who has taken an anti-India stance ever since he launched the election campaign last year, said he would not allow any …

India should respect Maldives' sovereignty: China Daily editorial
1 year, 1 month ago

India should respect Maldives' sovereignty: China Daily editorial

China Daily  

Whether India will withdraw its troops from the Maldives by March 15 as required by the island country's government may be a matter of dignity for India. The Maldives' foreign ministry said in a statement on Saturday that officials from both countries met in New Delhi and agreed that India would begin withdrawing troops from the Maldives on March 10 …

India to replace troops in Maldives with civilians by May
1 year, 1 month ago

India to replace troops in Maldives with civilians by May

Live Mint  

India will remove its troops in the Maldives by May, the Maldivian Foreign Ministry said on Saturday, as the two countries seek agreement on a pullout that has strained ties. New Delhi's ties with Male have under strain since Mohamed Muizzu was elected president of the Maldives last year, pledging to end the country's "India First" policy. He has called …

Maldives alleges India coast guard activity in its territory
1 year, 1 month ago

Maldives alleges India coast guard activity in its territory

Live Mint  

Amid the ongoing row between India and Maldives, the latter accused Indian coast guard personnel were recently spotted on three Maldivian fishing vessels and sought why they boarded the vessels without consultation. Defense ministry statement said, “On Feb. 1, 2024, the foreign ministry of the Maldives has asked officially for the details of the operation that was carried out while …

India, Maldives hold 2nd meeting on Male’s demand to withdraw military personnel
1 year, 1 month ago

India, Maldives hold 2nd meeting on Male’s demand to withdraw military personnel

Hindustan Times  

NEW DELHI: India and the Maldives on Friday held the second round of talks on Male’s demand for the withdrawal of all Indian military personnel from the Indian Ocean archipelago against the backdrop of strained relations between the two sides. Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu asked India to withdraw the military personnel by March 15 when the high-level core group set …

'At the end of the day neighbours need each other': S Jaishankar on 'India Out' campaign in Maldives
1 year, 1 month ago

'At the end of the day neighbours need each other': S Jaishankar on 'India Out' campaign in Maldives

Firstpost  

Amid Maldives’ ‘India Out’ campaign, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday said that history and geography are very powerful forces and there is no escape from that, adding, that “at the end of the day neighbours need each other” Amid Maldives’ ‘India Out’ campaign, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday said that history and geography are very powerful …

Don’t let Maldives go the Nepal way
1 year, 1 month ago

Don’t let Maldives go the Nepal way

Hindustan Times  

Nations disagree and express their occasional disagreements, as they should, to protect their sovereign interests, and it is par for the course. However, it would be naïve to say that perceptions about India wasn’t given to occasional suggestions of interference, giving rise to ‘pro-India’ and ‘anti-India’ labels onto political parties e.g., Sheikh Haseena’s Awami League was believed to be preferred …

Will be extremely detrimental: Maldives opposition parties warn President Muizzu over his 'anti-India' stance
1 year, 2 months ago

Will be extremely detrimental: Maldives opposition parties warn President Muizzu over his 'anti-India' stance

Firstpost  

The “anti-India” stance of the Maldives government-led by President Mohamed Muizzu will be extremely detrimental to the long-term development of the country, the two main opposition parties of the Island nation warned, merely two days after the administration allowed a Chinese spy ship to dock in a port in Male. Alienating India will be extremely detrimental for Maldives The two …

Mint Explainer: Why India’s antsy about a Chinese ship heading to the Maldives
1 year, 2 months ago

Mint Explainer: Why India’s antsy about a Chinese ship heading to the Maldives

Live Mint  

The impending visit of a Chinese research vessel to the Maldives has caused alarm in India’s strategic community. While the ship’s classified as a research vessel meant to map the floor of the Indian Ocean, Indian officials consider it to be a spy ship. Mint breaks down why India is unhappy with the Chinese vessel making its way through the …

It’s all politics: Why Maldives dissed India
1 year, 2 months ago

It’s all politics: Why Maldives dissed India

New Indian Express  

Heads turned when Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu gave an 'ultimatum' to India last week to withdraw Indian military personnel from the island nation by March 15. While the tone of the terse statement did not go down well with many in India, it was no surprise as it came days after three deputy ministers in Maldives made disparaging social media …

What are the implications of Maldives’ March 15 deadline to India for withdrawing troops? | In Focus podcast
1 year, 2 months ago

What are the implications of Maldives’ March 15 deadline to India for withdrawing troops? | In Focus podcast

The Hindu  

Relations between India and Maldives seem to have hit a rough patch. First came some controversial remarks from Maldivian politicians on Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Lakshadweep visit, prompting a ‘boycott Maldives’ campaign on Indian social media. This was followed by remarks from Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu, on his return from China, that although Maldives was a small country, it “won’t …

India doesn’t need wolf warriors
1 year, 2 months ago

India doesn’t need wolf warriors

The Hindu  

In an effort to promote tourism in Lakshadweep after Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit, several social media users ran a campaign with hashtags to boycott the Maldives. His election campaign in 2023 also contained anti-India rhetoric: he promised to remove Indian troops from the Maldives and balance trade relations, which he claimed were heavily tilted in India’s favour. During his …

India-Maldives row: EaseMyTrip CEO defends suspension of flight bookings
1 year, 2 months ago

India-Maldives row: EaseMyTrip CEO defends suspension of flight bookings

Live Mint  

India-Maldives row: EaseMyTrip CEO Nishant Pitti on Monday defended the company's decision to suspend all flight bookings to the Maldives saying the turbulence started after President Mohamed Muizzu requested the removal of Indian military personnel from the island nation by March 15, 2024. The EaseMyTrip CEO also said the new Maldivian government has been ‘clearly’ pro-China, and it's only fair …

View From India | What’s happening in India-Maldives ties?
1 year, 2 months ago

View From India | What’s happening in India-Maldives ties?

The Hindu  

India-Maldives ties, which were already going through a rough patch, took a hit over the past week with Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu asking New Delhi to withdraw its troops from the Indian Ocean island nation by March 15. Recently, a war of words erupted online, with some Ministers in Mr. Muizzu’s government posting controversial remarks on Prime Minister Modi. The …

Maldives leader demands removal of Indian military from the archipelago by mid-March amid spat
1 year, 2 months ago

Maldives leader demands removal of Indian military from the archipelago by mid-March amid spat

Associated Press  

MALE, Maldives — Maldives’ President Mohamed Muizzu wants the Indian military personnel stationed in his archipelago nation withdrawn by March 15, an official with his office said Sunday. His comments were an apparent response to social media calls in India to boycott Maldives tourism after three Maldives deputy ministers made derogatory posts on social media against Indian Prime Minister Narendra …

Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu asks India to remove military personnel by March 15
1 year, 2 months ago

Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu asks India to remove military personnel by March 15

Firstpost  

India has been set a deadline by Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu to remove its soldiers from the island nation. According to the government, India’s platforms and aid have made a substantial difference in the island nation’s public welfare, humanitarian relief, disaster relief, and fight against illicit maritime operations. Ibrahim Solih’s predecessor, Abdullah Yameen, is claimed to be the first Maldivian …

Maldives asks India to withdraw troops by March 15
1 year, 2 months ago

Maldives asks India to withdraw troops by March 15

The Hindu  

Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu has asked India to withdraw its troops from the island nation by March 15, a top official said on Sunday, posing the latest in a series of diplomatic challenges from Malé to New Delhi since his September election win. Instead, it noted that both sides discussed “finding mutually workable solution to enable continued operation of Indian …

Maldives asks India to withdraw troops by15th March
1 year, 2 months ago

Maldives asks India to withdraw troops by15th March

Op India  

Reiterating his demand that India withdraw its troops from Maldives, the Maldives’ President Mohamed Muizzu has asked India to withdraw its military deployment from the archipelago nation by March 15. On Sunday, Abdulla Nazim Ibrahim, the public policy secretary at the Maldives President’s Office, addressed a press conference and informed that President Muizzu has formally asked India to withdraw its …

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