A row over sandy beaches reveals fault lines in the relationship between India and the Maldives
1 year, 2 months ago

A row over sandy beaches reveals fault lines in the relationship between India and the Maldives

Associated Press  

MALE, Maldives — The Maldives president on Sunday suspended three of his deputy ministers for posting derogatory comments against India, its closest neighbor and the source of much of the tourism that drives the islands’ economy. The three were responding to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s posts on his official X account promoting the pristine beaches of India’s Lakshadweep archipelago for Indian travelers. Last year, Indians made up the largest number of tourists visiting the Maldives, which is famous for its luxury island resorts and white sandy beaches. The Maldives has became part of China’s “Belt and Road” initiative that envisages building ports, railways and roads to expand trade and China’s influence across Asia, Africa and Europe.

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Exclusive: Maldives can't afford to have bad ties with India, says ex-President Mohamed Nasheed
1 week, 5 days ago

Exclusive: Maldives can't afford to have bad ties with India, says ex-President Mohamed Nasheed

Firstpost  

While speaking to Firstpost on the sidelines of the Raisina Dialogue 2025, Former President of Maldives Mohamed Nasheed said his country’s ‘safety, security and prosperity depend on good relations with India’ Former President of Maldives Mohamed Nasheed said his country’s “safety, security and prosperity depend on good relations with India”. In an exclusive conversation with Firstpost, Nasheed said the island …

'Good relationship with India essential for Maldives safety' says former president of the Maldives
2 weeks 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, 3 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 …

India will continue to support Maldives defence needs: Rajnath assures Maumoon during high-level talks
2 months, 3 weeks ago

India will continue to support Maldives defence needs: Rajnath assures Maumoon during high-level talks

India TV News  

New Delhi: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh held a bilateral meeting with his Maldivian counterpart Mohammed Ghassan Maumoon on Wednesday in the national capital, where he reiterated India's unconditional support to Male in its development projects and supply of defence equipment. Image Source : PTIMaldives Defence Minister Mohamed Ghassan Maumoon inspects a Guard of Honour upon his arrival, in New Delhi …

India, Maldives to hold high-level defence talks on January 8
2 months, 3 weeks ago

India, Maldives to hold high-level defence talks on January 8

The Hindu  

Maldivian Defence Minister Mohammed Ghassan Maumoon will pay a three-day visit to India from Wednesday to deepen bilateral engagement amid a thaw in relations between the two countries. Mr. Maumoon will hold wide-ranging talks with Defence Minister Rajnath Singh besides meeting several senior officials in the national capital. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will hold a bilateral meeting with Maumoon in …

Jaishankar pledges steadfast support to Maldives, island nation hails India as ‘first responder’ in times of need
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Jaishankar pledges steadfast support to Maldives, island nation hails India as ‘first responder’ in times of need

Live Mint  

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar reiterated India's commitment to come to the aid of Maldives, saying India has always stood by the island nation, which acknowledged its neighbour as its “First Responder”. He wrote, “India will continue to be a steadfast supporter of Maldives' progress and prosperity, in line with our Neighbourhood First policy and vision SAGAR.” India's Neibourhood First …

India pledges continued support to Maldives at meeting with visiting minister
2 months, 4 weeks ago

India pledges continued support to Maldives at meeting with visiting minister

Hindustan Times  

NEW DELHI: India on Friday pledged its continued support for the Maldives as the Indian Ocean archipelago grapples with economic issues, signalling a growing thaw in bilateral relations that went through a rough patch last year. Jaishankar said there had been some important and positive developments since Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu’s visit to India last October At a meeting with …

Maldivian President’s India Visit: From ‘India Out’ to ‘India in’?
4 months, 1 week ago

Maldivian President’s India Visit: From ‘India Out’ to ‘India in’?

The Diplomat  

In the world of small island nations, political slogans can make great waves – but they can also drown in the undercurrent of economic necessity and regional power plays. As part of this newly strengthened relationship, India has provided emergency financial assistance to help Maldives address its pressing economic challenges by issuing $100 million in treasury bills, alongside extending it …

Maldives President Muizzu to meet India's Modi to repair strained diplomatic ties
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Maldives President Muizzu to meet India's Modi to repair strained diplomatic ties

The Independent  

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Maldives President Muizzu To Meet PM Modi Today, Requesting Support Over Looming Debt Crisis
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Maldives President Muizzu To Meet PM Modi Today, Requesting Support Over Looming Debt Crisis

ABP News  

Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu made his first bilateral visit to India, meeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi on October 6, 2024. This meeting follows Muizzu's election, which was heavily influenced by an "India Out" campaign aimed at reducing Indian military presence in the Maldives. During discussions, Muizzu emphasized India's understanding of the Maldives' fiscal challenges and expressed gratitude for India's support …

Maldives President Muizzu to visit India to reset relations
6 months ago

Maldives President Muizzu to visit India to reset relations

Hindustan Times  

Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu will travel to India in the second week of October for a visit that is seen as an attempt to reset bilateral ties after an acrimonious period in the relationship, people familiar with the matter said on Friday. Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu Muizzu, who last came to New Delhi to participate in Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s …

Maldives continues to lose Indian passengers as Lakshadweep gains
7 months ago

Maldives continues to lose Indian passengers as Lakshadweep gains

Hindustan Times  

The India-Maldives diplomatic relations have not been at the best of levels since the new government led by Mohamed Muizzu came to power last year. While it took its own turn at diplomatic level, a visit to Lakshadweep by Prime Minister Modi in January this year, sent off another call to visit Lakshadweep instead of Maldives. The April to June …

Delhi-Malé: Beginnings of a welcome recalibration
7 months, 1 week ago

Delhi-Malé: Beginnings of a welcome recalibration

Hindustan Times  

External affairs minister S Jaishankar’s recent visit to the Maldives marked the first ministerial-level visit from India after Maldivian president Mohamed Muizzu’s swearing-in. Muizzu’s policy has seen some shifts in recent months, for the following reasons: India respected the government’s decision to withdraw troops from the Maldives; a majority in parliament offered Muizzu the conditions to tone down anti-India rhetoric …

In the Maldives, a welcome reset
7 months, 2 weeks ago

In the Maldives, a welcome reset

Hindustan Times  

In the wake of the maximalist position taken by Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu after his election last year, both Male and New Delhi have taken steps to restore relations to an even keel. Muizzu, who came to power on the back of an ‘India Out’ campaign, demanded the withdrawal of Indian personnel deputed to the Maldives to operate three aircraft …

Maldivian Oppn welcomes Muizzu's India policy shift, seeks apology for past ‘actions, lies’
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Maldivian Oppn welcomes Muizzu's India policy shift, seeks apology for past ‘actions, lies’

Hindustan Times  

The Maldivian Democratic Party, the archipelago's main opposition party, has welcomed President Mohammad Muizzu-led government's "sudden recalibration" of its India policy, affirming that India remains the Maldives’ most reliable partner in times of crisis. MDP chief Abdulla Shahid, who previously served as the Maldives' foreign minister, called on the Muizzu administration to issue a public apology “for the actions, lies …

Maldives' main Opposition party welcomes recalibration of India policy by Muizzu-led govt
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Maldives' main Opposition party welcomes recalibration of India policy by Muizzu-led govt

The Hindu  

The main Opposition Maldivian Democratic Party has welcomed the recalibration of the India policy by President Mohammad Muizzu-led government and said that the Maldives is confident that India will always be the first to assist it in times of emergency. Mr. Jaishankar is on a three-day official visit to Maldives to reset the bilateral relationship, the first high-level trip from …

S Jaishankar calls for deeper India-Maldives ties: 'Not just ordinary neighbour'
7 months, 3 weeks ago

S Jaishankar calls for deeper India-Maldives ties: 'Not just ordinary neighbour'

India Today  

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, who is on a three-day official visit to the Maldives amid diplomatic tensions, emphasised the need for a strong India-Maldives relationship, stating that the archipelago nation is not an 'ordinary neighbour' to India. The External Affairs Minister, who met with Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu on Saturday, said that it is necessary to deepen bilateral ties …

India's Maldives Partnership Based On Desire To Work Together For Each Other's Interests: Jaishankar
7 months, 3 weeks ago

India's Maldives Partnership Based On Desire To Work Together For Each Other's Interests: Jaishankar

News 18  

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday said that India’s partnership with Maldives is based on its deep desire to work together for each other’s welfare and interests and the archipelagic state is one of the cornerstones of India’s Neighbourhood First Policy. Jaishankar arrived here on Friday evening for a three-day official visit to reset the bilateral relationship with the …

'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 & Maldives reiterate 'unwavering' commitment to fostering close bilateral relations
8 months, 2 weeks ago

India & Maldives reiterate 'unwavering' commitment to fostering close bilateral relations

ABP News  

Male, Jul 14 : India and Maldives on Sunday reiterated the "unwavering" commitment to fostering "continued close relations" and enhancing bilateral cooperation, as the two sides agreed to work together towards maintaining peace and stability in the Indian Ocean. India's High Commissioner in Maldives, Munu Mahawar, called on President Mohamed Muizzu at the President's Office on Sunday, a press release …

India’s helicopters being flown with Maldives defence personnel onboard: Report
9 months, 4 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 …

Israel Embassy now promoting Indian beaches as tourist destinations after Maldives ban, says ‘warmly welcomed and…’
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Israel Embassy now promoting Indian beaches as tourist destinations after Maldives ban, says ‘warmly welcomed and…’

Live Mint  

India is finding itself in the middle of a geopolitical tussle as the Israel Embassy asked its citizens on Monday to consider India a tourist destination. The decision by Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu came in solidarity with the people of Gaza, who have been facing airstrikes by the Israeli Defence Forces for almost eight months. “Since the Maldives is no …

India-Maldives relation: EaseMyTrip stands firm on halting bookings, says ’our nationalistic approach won’t change’
9 months, 4 weeks ago

India-Maldives relation: EaseMyTrip stands firm on halting bookings, says ’our nationalistic approach won’t change’

Live Mint  

Even though the relations between India and Maldives are slowly returning to normal after Maldivian foreign minister Moosa Zameer's visit to India, EaseMyTrip on Saturday said that it remains firm on halting bookings, adding, that the nationalistic approach won't change. The reaction came in response to a Kerala Congress tweet accusing EaseMyTrip of quietly resuming booking to the Maldives. In …

Maldives military pilots not capable of flying Dornier and helicopters donated by India: Defence Minister Ghassan
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Maldives military pilots not capable of flying Dornier and helicopters donated by India: Defence Minister Ghassan

The Hindu  

The Maldives military still does not have pilots capable of operating three aircraft donated by India, Defence Minister Ghassan Maumoon has acknowledged, days after 76 Indian defence personnel left the island nation at the instance of Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu. Mr. Ghassan made the remarks at a press conference held at the President's Office here on May 11 to brief …

India fully withdraws soldiers from Maldives: Presidential spokesperson
10 months, 3 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. …

'Will ensure it's not repeated': Maldives' foreign minister on derogatory remarks towards PM Modi
10 months, 3 weeks ago

'Will ensure it's not repeated': Maldives' foreign minister on derogatory remarks towards PM Modi

India TV News  

New Delhi: Maldives foreign minister Moosa Zameer, who is currently on his first official visit to India, distanced himself from the derogatory remarks made by Maldivian ministers towards Prime Minister Narendra Modi earlier this year that strained bilateral relations between the two countries. We would like to welcome Indians to Maldives: Zameer As the Maldivian economy depends heavily on tourism, …

On derogatory words on PM Modi, Maldives minister says, ‘Won’t happen again'
10 months, 3 weeks ago

On derogatory words on PM Modi, Maldives minister says, ‘Won’t happen again'

Hindustan Times  

Maldives foreign minister Moosa Zameer, during his first official visit to India, clarified on Thursday that the Mohamed Muizzu government did not support the derogatory comments made by some of the Maldivian ministers against Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Read Here: What the Maldives election landslide means for India Speaking on his visit, Zameer said, “It was a good visit and …

India, Maldives review withdrawal of Indian military personnel from the island nation
10 months, 4 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
11 months 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 to hold road shows in India to woo tourists back
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Maldives to hold road shows in India to woo tourists back

The Hindu  

In an apparent bid to woo Indian tourists back to the Maldives, a major tourism body has announced that it will hold road shows across key Indian cities. As the number of Indian tourists to the Maldives continues to decline, the Maldives Association of Travel Agents and Tour Operators held discussions with India's High Commissioner, Munu Mahawar, on enhancing travel …

Maldivian tourism body to hold roadshow in multiple Indian cities amid strained ties
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Maldivian tourism body to hold roadshow in multiple Indian cities amid strained ties

India TV News  

Amid strain in India-Maldives diplomatic ties, a major Maldivian tourism body has announced that it will hold a comprehensive roadshow in key Indian cities to bolster dwindling travel and tourism cooperation. The Maldives Association of Travel Agents and Tour Operators, who met Indian High Commissioner Munu Mahawar in Male, said they intend to forge close collaboration with the Indian High …

Maldives to hold road shows in India to woo tourists back
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Maldives to hold road shows in India to woo tourists back

Hindustan Times  

Male, In an apparent bid to woo Indian tourists back to the Maldives, a major tourism body here has announced that it will hold road shows across key Indian cities. Relationship between India and the Maldives is facing challenges after officials in the tiny island nation made derogatory remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s posts that promoted the pristine beaches …

Second batch of Indian military personnel to leave this month: Maldivian President Muizzu
11 months, 4 weeks ago

Second batch of Indian military personnel to leave this month: Maldivian President Muizzu

Hindustan Times  

NEW DELHI: The second batch of Indian military personnel responsible for operating an aviation platform in the Maldives will be withdrawn within April and the process of drawing down all such personnel will be completed by May 10, Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu has said. Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu during official talks with the Chinese President Xi Jinping during a state …

Maldives: Muizzu says Indian military personnel from second aviation platform to depart by this month
11 months, 4 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
1 year 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 …

Predecessor operated on orders of a ‘foreign ambassador’: Maldivian President Muizzu
1 year ago

Predecessor operated on orders of a ‘foreign ambassador’: Maldivian President Muizzu

Hindustan Times  

NEW DELHI: Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu, who has made several moves to reduce his country’s dependence on India, has alleged that his predecessor Ibrahim Mohamed Solih operated on the orders of a “foreign ambassador” though he stopped short of naming any country. FILE - Mohamed Muizzu campaigned during last year’s presidential election on the promise of expelling some 80 Indian …

Agreement between Maldives and India on withdrawal of troops can't be revealed: Male
1 year ago

Agreement between Maldives and India on withdrawal of troops can't be revealed: Male

India TV News  

Male: Ahead of the withdrawal of the second batch of Indian troops from Maldives, a senior foreign ministry official from President Mohamed Muizzu-led government said it will not disclose the agreement between both nations publically. According to a report by Maldivian media, a Maldivian Foreign Ministry official, who spoke to Mihaaru News on the condition of anonymity, said India and …

‘Stop being stubborn’: Maldives ex-president tells Mohamed Muizzu amid strained India ties
1 year ago

‘Stop being stubborn’: Maldives ex-president tells Mohamed Muizzu amid strained India ties

Hindustan Times  

Former Maldives President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih criticised his successor Mohamed Muizzu amid strained ties with India, advising him to “stop being stubborn”. These remarks by Ibrahim Mohamed Solih come shortly after Muizzu, who has been viewed as a pro-China leader, asked India to provide debt relief for Maldives as the country is struggling financially to keep its economy afloat. Muizzu's …

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' pro-China President Muizzu seeks debt relief from India: ‘Closest ally’
1 year ago

Maldives' pro-China President Muizzu seeks debt relief from India: ‘Closest ally’

Hindustan Times  

In an interview with local media, Maldives president Mohamed Muizzu acknowledged India's significant role in providing aid to the Maldives and said India has implemented the "greatest number" of projects. He urged New Delhi to consider providing debt relief to the archipelago nation, which owed approximately USD 400.9 million to India by the end of last year. Stressing the enduring …

India Maldives Convene Third High Level Core Group Meet Review Withdrawal Of Military Personnel From Male
1 year ago

India Maldives Convene Third High Level Core Group Meet Review Withdrawal Of Military Personnel From Male

ABP News  

New Delhi: India and the Maldives convened for the third meeting of the bilateral high-level core group in Male on Sunday to assess the ongoing transition of Indian military personnel stationed in the island nation, with Male announcing that the second group will depart by April 10. The two sides convened the meeting, shortly after India withdrew the initial team …

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 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 …

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 …

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 …

Indian troops begin withdrawing from Maldives after Muizzu's order: Report
1 year ago

Indian troops begin withdrawing from Maldives after Muizzu's order: Report

Hindustan Times  

The Indian military, operating a surveillance aircraft in the Maldives, has begun withdrawing from the island weeks after Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu's order, local media reported on Tuesday. According to the Maldivian newspaper Mihaaru, 25 Indian troops deployed in the southernmost atoll of Addu had left Maldives on Sunday, reported AFP. In January this year, Muizzu asked India to withdraw …

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