Maldives, China agree to ‘elevate’ strategic cooperation
11 months, 4 weeks ago

Maldives, China agree to ‘elevate’ strategic cooperation

The Hindu  

Noting that the “strategic significance” of China-Maldives relations has become more prominent, the two countries committed to greater strategic cooperation this week, while China said it “firmly opposes” external interference in the internal affairs of the Maldives, according to a joint press communiqué. “The two sides agree to elevate China-Maldives relations to a comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership, better leverage the political guidance of high-level engagement, expand practical cooperation between the two countries in various fields, strengthen collaboration on international and multilateral affairs, enhance the well-being of the two peoples, and work toward a China-Maldives community with a shared future,” said the communiqué, issued on January 11, on the penultimate day of Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu’s five-day state visit to China. China said it “respects and supports” the Maldives’s “exploration of a development path that suits its national conditions”, and “firmly opposes” external interference in the internal affairs of the Maldives, according to the joint statement. Two governments agreed to cooperate — the two leaders presided over the signing of 20 MoUs — in several areas including blue economy, digital economy, infrastructure development projects linked to the Belt and Road Initiative, disaster and risk mitigation, and news cooperation, through an MoU between the Public Service Media of the Maldives and the Xinhua news agency of China.

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India-Maldives relations back on track? New Delhi to boost island nation’s defence preparedness
Top News
2 days, 23 hours 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 pledges continued support to Maldives at meeting with visiting minister
1 week 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 …

Maldives: Why Washington Post’s allegation of R&AW plot to overthrow Muizzu is outrageous
1 week, 2 days ago

Maldives: Why Washington Post’s allegation of R&AW plot to overthrow Muizzu is outrageous

Firstpost  

The Washington Post’s claim that R&AW is behind a plot to overthrow President Muizzu is not only false but also ignores the complicated political situation in Maldives In the normal course, any Western media outlet crafting a sensational year-ender on Asia would have chosen India’s strained ties with Bangladesh in recent months if Taiwan’s narrative no longer excited global readers …

Sri Lanka’s new president reassures Modi over Chinese ships
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Sri Lanka’s new president reassures Modi over Chinese ships

The Independent  

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Maldivian President’s India Visit: From ‘India Out’ to ‘India in’?
1 month, 2 weeks 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
3 months 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
3 months 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 hails 'robust' relations with China
3 months, 1 week ago

Maldives hails 'robust' relations with China

China Daily  

Mohamed Rasheed exchanges gifts with Honorary President of World Canal Cities Organization, Deng Qing, who is also the honorary secretary general of the World Culture Cooperation Organization. Rasheed was the first Maldivian diplomat to graduate from a Chinese university and the first person from the Maldives to study Chinese. "In 1971 when I was 17 years old, I went to …

Maldives hails 'robust' relations with China
3 months, 1 week ago

Maldives hails 'robust' relations with China

China Daily  

Mohamed Rasheed attends the World Canal Cities Forum in Yangzhou, Jiangsu province, in 2023. In 2009, China financed the largest housing project in the history of the Maldives, and the first commercial project undertaken by the Chinese in the country. "They are significant aspects of the cooperation between China and the Maldives," Rasheed said. "Since then, China has become Maldives' …

Maldives President Muizzu to visit India to reset relations
3 months, 2 weeks 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 …

PM Modi arrives on three-day visit to the US, holds bilateral talks with Biden ahead of Quad Summit
3 months, 3 weeks ago

PM Modi arrives on three-day visit to the US, holds bilateral talks with Biden ahead of Quad Summit

New Indian Express  

Meanwhile, during a bilateral meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, President Biden addressed shared concerns regarding China, particularly its coercive and destabilizing activities in the South China Sea. "I look forward to joining my colleagues Joe Biden, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, and PM Kishida for the Quad summit. PM Modi will be in the US for three days, during …

Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu tries to mend ties with India, 2 ministers who made derogatory remarks against PM Modi resign
4 months ago

Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu tries to mend ties with India, 2 ministers who made derogatory remarks against PM Modi resign

Op India  

Pro-China Maldivian President, Mohamed Muizzu will travel to India on an official visit “very soon”, his spokesperson said on Wednesday. The announcement of his visit to India came on a day when two Maldivian Ministers “resigned” from the government months after they made derogatory remarks against Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Muizzu seeking to rebuild ties with India; announces official …

PM Modi takes aim at China in Brunei, says India not for ‘expansionism’
4 months ago

PM Modi takes aim at China in Brunei, says India not for ‘expansionism’

The Hindu  

India supports “development, not expansionism”, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said in Brunei on Wednesday in a series of remarks which seemed to target Chinese moves in the South China Sea and Indo-Pacific region. His comments followed bilateral talks between India and Brunei, and the signing of a renewed cooperation agreement on space cooperation, with Brunei continuing to host the Indian …

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

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

India & Maldives reiterate 'unwavering' commitment to fostering close bilateral relations
5 months, 3 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 …

Maldives: Why Muizzu has to walk the talk for promised ‘success’ in India relations
6 months, 1 week ago

Maldives: Why Muizzu has to walk the talk for promised ‘success’ in India relations

Firstpost  

On his return home from New Delhi, Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu described his India visit as a ‘success’. Sovereignty talks However, in the Maldivian Parliament, where Muizzu’s People’s National Congress holds a super-majority after scheduled polls in April, a hard-line member from his party wanted three of India-funded agreements of the predecessor government of President Ibrahim ‘Ibu’ Solih probed by …

Maldives President Muizzu receives warm welcome as he lands in New Delhi for Modi's swearing-in event I WATCH
7 months ago

Maldives President Muizzu receives warm welcome as he lands in New Delhi for Modi's swearing-in event I WATCH

India TV News  

New Delhi: Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu, accompanied by a high-level Maldivian delegation, arrived in New Delhi on Sunday morning to attend the swearing-in ceremony of Prime Minister-designate Narendra Modi. The guest list of foreign leaders for Modi's swearing-in ceremony was primarily guided by New Delhi's "Neighbourhood First Policy" and its strategic focus on island nations considered important in the Indian …

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

The Maldives is cosying up to China
8 months, 1 week 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 …

Stability in Maldives: On the election results and India ties
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Stability in Maldives: On the election results and India ties

The Hindu  

There are several important messages from the win by Maldives President Mohammad Muizzu’s party, the PNC, in this week’s parliamentary elections. The PNC’s “super-majority” — over 70 of 93 Members of Parliament or People’s Majlis, including allies and independents — also eases Mr. Muizzu’s path to passing laws and even making constitutional amendments. The results also indicate widespread approval by …

‘Absolute power’: After pro-China Maldives leader’s big win, what’s next?
8 months, 2 weeks ago

‘Absolute power’: After pro-China Maldives leader’s big win, what’s next?

Al Jazeera  

The parliamentary polls sweep by Muizzu’s party raises fears of a return to ‘tyranny’ and questions whether Beijing will step in to alleviate Maldives’s economic woes. Muizzu won the election on promises to free Yameen and see through the politician’s “India out” campaign to end what they called New Delhi’s outsized influence in Maldives – an archipelago home to 500,000 …

Pro-China President Muizzu’s party sweeps Maldives parliamentary elections, preliminary results say
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Pro-China President Muizzu’s party sweeps Maldives parliamentary elections, preliminary results say

Associated Press  

MALE, Maldives — Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu’s political party has swept parliamentary elections in a strong endorsement of his pro-China foreign policy, according to preliminary results reported Monday by local media. The People’s National Congress won 70 out of 93 seats in Sunday’s vote, and along with three seats secured by its allies has taken absolute control of Parliament, according …

Pro-China president Mohamed Muizzu’s coalition wins Maldives parliamentary elections
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Pro-China president Mohamed Muizzu’s coalition wins Maldives parliamentary elections

Hindustan Times  

NEW DELHI: Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu’s ruling coalition scored a landslide victory in Sunday’s parliamentary election, securing an absolute majority in Parliament as voters endorsed his government’s policy to align the Indian Ocean archipelago more closely with China. Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin said Beijing aims to “continuously deepen the China-Maldives comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership” forged during Muizzu’s first …

Maldives parliamentary election: President Mohamed Muizzu’s litmus test amid anti-India policies
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Maldives parliamentary election: President Mohamed Muizzu’s litmus test amid anti-India policies

Live Mint  

The crucial test of Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu began on Sunday as the citizens of the archipelago nation voted in a Parliamentary election. Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu accused of corruption ahead of polls Muizzu visited China earlier this year and negotiated an increase in the number of tourists and inbound flights from China. About Maldives Parliamentary Election 2024 Six political …

President Muizzu’s party secures big win in Maldives parliamentary polls
8 months, 3 weeks ago

President Muizzu’s party secures big win in Maldives parliamentary polls

The Hindu  

The ruling People’s National Congress of the Maldives secured a big win in the parliamentary elections on Sunday, giving President Mohamed Muizzu significant control over the legislature, six months after he rose to the country’s top office. The poll outcome effectively reconfigures the Maldivian Parliament, earlier controlled by the Opposition Maldivian Democratic Party, in President Muizzu’s favour. This, despite a …

Eid-ul-Fitr: PM Modi extends wishes to President Mohamed Muizzu and the people of Maldives
9 months ago

Eid-ul-Fitr: PM Modi extends wishes to President Mohamed Muizzu and the people of Maldives

Live Mint  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has extended Eid wishes to Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu on the occasion of Eid Al Fitr. The Indian High Commission in Maldives on social media platform X shared images of the two leaders and wrote, "On the auspicious occasion of Eid-Al-Fitr, Hon'ble Prime Minister of India @NarendraModi extended warm greetings to His Excellency President of Maldives …

'Abnormality in bilateral relations': PM Modi stresses need to address border situation with China
9 months ago

'Abnormality in bilateral relations': PM Modi stresses need to address border situation with China

India TV News  

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while noting that India's relationship with China is important, has stressed the urgency of addressing the "prolonged situation" on the borders in order to put behind the "abnormality in bilateral interactions" between the two countries so that peace and tranquillity are restored in the disputed areas through constructive engagement. In an interview with the …

How did China strengthen its bond with Maldives amid India exit? 10 key collaborations between Male, Beijing
9 months, 1 week 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 President Muizzu advised to ‘stop being stubborn’ and hold ’dialogue’ with India
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Maldives President Muizzu advised to ‘stop being stubborn’ and hold ’dialogue’ with India

Live Mint  

Former Maldives President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has called upon current President Mohamed Muizzu to engage in dialogue with neighbouring countries to tackle the nation's financial challenges, PTI reported. Solih's remarks come in response to recent calls from President Muizzu, known for his pro-China stance, urging India to provide debt relief to the Maldives. Maldives has a debt of MVR 18 …

'Muizzu must stop being stubborn, seek dialogue with neighbours to overcome...': Maldives' ex-President
9 months, 2 weeks ago

'Muizzu must stop being stubborn, seek dialogue with neighbours to overcome...': Maldives' ex-President

India TV News  

Male: Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu must stop being "stubborn" and seek dialogue with neighbours to overcome the financial challenges, his predecessor Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has said. Solih made these remarks days after Muizzu, widely seen as a pro-China leader, urged India to provide debt relief to the archipelago nation. Speaking at an event in Male' to rally support for Maldivian …

Maldives' pro-China President Muizzu seeks debt relief from India: ‘Closest ally’
9 months, 2 weeks 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 …

China says military delegation visited Maldives, Sri Lanka and Nepal
9 months, 4 weeks 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
9 months, 4 weeks 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 …

China says it backs Maldives to safeguard sovereignty as first batch of Indian military personnel leaves
9 months, 4 weeks 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 …

India troops begin Maldives pullout after pro-China leader’s order: Reports
9 months, 4 weeks 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
9 months, 4 weeks 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 …

Maldives to receive "non-lethal' weapons from China under new deal
10 months ago

Maldives to receive "non-lethal' weapons from China under new deal

Firstpost  

The Maldives’ early involvement in the Belt and Road Initiative was appreciated, and the President of EXIM China emphasized the historical links, mutual respect, and collaboration between China and the Maldives during the conference Muizzu also had separate meetings with Major General Zhang Baoqun, the Deputy Director of China's Office for International Military Cooperation, and Ren Shengjun, the President of …

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

'Maldives couldn't be found on maps 25 years ago but India...': Ex-Defence Min as she calls Muizzu 'immature'
10 months, 2 weeks ago

'Maldives couldn't be found on maps 25 years ago but India...': Ex-Defence Min as she calls Muizzu 'immature'

India TV News  

New Delhi: The Maldives has been famous in India, especially on social media for the wrong reasons, former Maldivian Defence Minister Mariya Didi said here on Saturday. "25 years ago, Maldives could not be found on maps" Talking about the island nation, Didi said 25 years ago it could not be found on maps, even though it covers an area …

'Muddying ties with India is impossible', says new Maldives' opposition party leader Abdulla Shahid
10 months, 2 weeks ago

'Muddying ties with India is impossible', says new Maldives' opposition party leader Abdulla Shahid

New Indian Express  

MALE: Veteran Maldivian diplomat Abdulla Shahid, the new leader of the main opposition Maldivian Democratic Party has defended Male's close ties with New Delhi, emphasising that 'muddying ties with India is impossible' regardless of the foreign policy changes made by the new government here. In an interview with Sun Online, the 61-year-old former president of the UN General Assembly said, …

Maldives Signals Tilt Toward China
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Maldives Signals Tilt Toward China

The Diplomat  

President Mohamed Muizzu’s recent visit to China signals a significant shift in the Maldives’ foreign policy, one that is overtly tilted in favor of Beijing. Muizzu's visit to Beijing came amid escalating concerns in New Delhi, which perceives a gradual distancing from India by the Muizzu-led Progressive Alliance coalition government, which includes the People’s National Congress and the Progressive Party …

India and Maldives will sort out issues bilaterally, Wickremesinghe says, and hopes it will be soon
11 months ago

India and Maldives will sort out issues bilaterally, Wickremesinghe says, and hopes it will be soon

The Hindu  

India and Maldives would resolve the issues between them “bilaterally” said Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe, emphasising that while Maldives has allowed a Chinese ‘research’ vessel into the Male harbour, no Chinese troops had been allowed in. Speaking to The Hindu on the sidelines of the Indian Ocean Conference, Mr. Wickremesinghe also confirmed Sri Lanka’s decision to join the 15-nation …

US says ‘it is committed to strengthening cooperation with Maldives’
11 months ago

US says ‘it is committed to strengthening cooperation with Maldives’

Live Mint  

Amid the ongoing India-Maldives row, the United Stated has said that it is committed to strengthening cooperation with the Indian Ocean archipelagic nation and described Maldives as a key partner in ensuring a free, open, secure, and prosperous Indo-Pacific region. The statement came from US Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asia Donald Lu who recently visited the …

Maldives remains at 'high risk' of external, overall debt distress: IMF
11 months ago

Maldives remains at 'high risk' of external, overall debt distress: IMF

India TV News  

Male: The International Monetary Fund has said that the Maldives, currently led by President Mohamed Muizzu, remains at a high risk of external and overall debt distress amid rising fiscal deficits and public debt. "Without significant policy changes, the overall fiscal deficits and public debt are projected to stay elevated, and the Maldives remains at high risk of external and …

Staking Maldives, Looking Lakshadweep: Why India Needs the Neighbourhood
11 months 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, …

India Out: After Maldives, Bangladesh sees campaign driven by hate, misinformation
11 months ago

India Out: After Maldives, Bangladesh sees campaign driven by hate, misinformation

India Today  

The anti-India online campaign in Bangladesh, coming close on the heels of the Maldives’ ‘India Out’ drive that catapulted President Mohammed Muizzu to power, is driven by leaders and influencers linked to the country’s main opposition party and hardline elements. Hashtag #BoycottIndianProducts picked up pace when several highly influential accounts followed by the Bangladesh Nationalist Party, its media cell, and/or …

Muizzu bats for Maldives-China FTA signed in 2014, says implementation will benefit economy
11 months ago

Muizzu bats for Maldives-China FTA signed in 2014, says implementation will benefit economy

Firstpost  

President Mohamed Muizzu of the Maldives backed a free trade agreement between Male and Beijing on Monday, three weeks after returning from a state visit to China. The Free Trade Agreement between China and the Maldives was not implemented by Muizzu’s predecessor, pro-Indian President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih, under the government of pro-China President Abdulla Yameen in December 2014. In his …

Don’t let Maldives go the Nepal way
11 months 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 …

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