'Good relationship with India essential for Maldives safety' says former president of the Maldives
1 week, 3 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 Out” stance, the deep-rooted historical ties between India and the Maldives, and the persistent geopolitical challenges facing the island nation. Mohamed Nasheed: For Maldives' prosperity, safety and security, a very good relations with India is very, very necessary. Question: Mohamed Nasheed, there were reports news and the Muizzu administration did speak of military presence in Indian military presence in the Maldives apart from the medical assistance that Indian military provided in the Maldives, was there anything else that you saw noticed as somebody who was part of government, a speaker in the parliament and as a parliamentarian yourself anything in the past that you've seen or was that all based on not real but fake news.

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India's strategic caution in South China Sea: Why joining Squad alliance is unlikely
4 days, 19 hours ago

India's strategic caution in South China Sea: Why joining Squad alliance is unlikely

Firstpost  

As the US turns inwards, India will wait and watch for the dynamics to play out in the South China Sea dispute On March 19, General Romeo S Brawner, Chief of Staff of the Philippines Armed Forces, addressed a session at the Raisina Dialogue urging India and South Korea to join the informal Squad alliance to counter the ‘coercive’ activities …

Will India join ‘Squad’ to boost security in South China Sea?
1 week, 1 day ago

Will India join ‘Squad’ to boost security in South China Sea?

Live Mint  

India has been invited to join the multilateral alliance Squad to prevent China's influence in the South China Sea. China's dominance in South China Sea The Philippines' request comes after China conducted live-fire naval drills in international waters in the Tasman Sea, situated between Australia and New Zealand. Brawner stressed the need for collaboration between “like-minded nations” to exchange intelligence …

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

Working with Mauritius to secure its interests, secure Indian Ocean region: Modi
Top News
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Working with Mauritius to secure its interests, secure Indian Ocean region: Modi

Hindustan Times  

NEW DELHI: India is working with Mauritius to protect the island country’s national interests and to secure the Indian Ocean region, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Tuesday as he highlighted New Delhi’s role in building critical infrastructure and boosting development. Following his arrival in Port Louis, Modi met Mauritius President Dharambeer Gokhool and Prime Minister Navin Ramgoolam. As a …

Maldives, China in talks to install research devices in Indian Ocean: Report
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Maldives, China in talks to install research devices in Indian Ocean: Report

India Today  

The Maldives government is in discussions with China to install devices on fish aggregating devices in the Indian Ocean, raising concerns over the strategic implications of such research. The development follows China's increasing engagement in Maldivian waters, most notably the presence of the Chinese research vessel Xiang Yang Hong 03 in early 2024. Adding to these concerns, another agreement was …

Maldives: How Muizzu is balancing ties with India and China amid economic crisis
1 month ago

Maldives: How Muizzu is balancing ties with India and China amid economic crisis

Firstpost  

Male has now sought to yield to India’s concerns without compromising on existing agreements with China, Turkey, or whoever—all possibly in the name of the Maldivian nation’s sovereign rights to take decisions independent of any external influence Muizzu has developed an inherited the habit of looking more at his back than forward, where his nation’s future and that of his …

Maldives: How Muizzu is balancing ties with India and China amid economic crisis
1 month ago

Maldives: How Muizzu is balancing ties with India and China amid economic crisis

Firstpost  

Male has now sought to yield to India’s concerns without compromising on existing agreements with China, Turkey, or whoever—all possibly in the name of the Maldivian nation’s sovereign rights to take decisions independent of any external influence Muizzu has developed an inherited the habit of looking more at his back than forward, where his nation’s future and that of his …

Budget 2025: India’s aid to Maldives zooms as ties thaw— check allocation for Bangladesh, Bhutan and Afghanistan
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Budget 2025: India’s aid to Maldives zooms as ties thaw— check allocation for Bangladesh, Bhutan and Afghanistan

Live Mint  

India's aid to neighbouring Maldives in Budget 2025 increased by ₹120 crore compared to last year's allocation. A row between the two countries erupted after a few Maldivian MPs interpreted Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Lakshadweep as a move to sideline Maldives as a tourist destination. When External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar visited Maldives in August 2024, leaders has …

India rethinks support to Maldives as Male puts China FTA into effect
1 month, 3 weeks ago

India rethinks support to Maldives as Male puts China FTA into effect

Firstpost  

India is reconsidering its financial aid to the Maldives following the island nation’s decision to implement a free trade agreement with China. The Indian government is reconsidering its financial aid to the Maldives after the island nation decided to implement a free trade agreement with China this month, The Economic Times reported. India has provided immediate financial support to the …

Chinese FM Wang Yi makes surprise visit to Maldives, holds talks with President Muizzu
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Chinese FM Wang Yi makes surprise visit to Maldives, holds talks with President Muizzu

The Hindu  

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi made a surprise visit to the Maldives, during which he held talks with President Mohamed Muizzu and discussed the state of bilateral relations, amid Male's recent warming up to India. During the visit last year, Chinese President Xi Jinping and Mr. Muizzu agreed to upgrade bilateral ties to a comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership and jointly …

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

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

Maldives: Why Washington Post’s allegation of R&AW plot to overthrow Muizzu is outrageous
2 months, 3 weeks 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 …

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

Mending ties, making friends
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Mending ties, making friends

Hindustan Times  

Bilateral ties with the Maldives achieved a much-needed reset earlier this week when President Mohamed Muizzu visited India. New Delhi, Oct 07 : Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu meets President Droupadi Murmu ahead of the banquet dinner in his honour, at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on Monday. {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} The Indian Ocean Region is India’s strategic backyard, but …

Maldives President Muizzu to meet India's Modi to repair strained diplomatic ties
5 months, 2 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, 2 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 hails 'robust' relations with China
5 months, 3 weeks 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
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 …

Hurdles in India’s efforts to drive world diplomacy
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Hurdles in India’s efforts to drive world diplomacy

Hindustan Times  

Russian president Vladimir Putin has made an important statement. This is the same Moscow that in 1971 had welcomed Indira Gandhi, the then PM of India, when she went seeking Russia’s help after being humiliated by US president Richard Nixon. From the time Modi rose to power in 2014, he has made extensive efforts to define India’s role in the …

India’s China challenge: The stakes are higher than ever before
6 months, 3 weeks ago

India’s China challenge: The stakes are higher than ever before

Firstpost  

There is hardly any clarity on what China wants — whether Beijing aims to amicably settle the boundary issues and make further progress in trade and cultural ties or if it seeks to encroach on India’s territory On April 10, 2024, amidst the high-pitched and polarising campaign for the upcoming national elections in India, Prime Minister Narendra Modi gave a …

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 …

Maldives key partner for India in Indian Ocean region: External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Maldives key partner for India in Indian Ocean region: External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar

The Hindu  

The Maldives is a key partner for India in the Indian Ocean region and the two nations aspire to turn their cooperation into a modern partnership, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said on Sunday. “India has partnered with the government of Maldives on the Addu Reclamation and Shore Protection project to find a sustainable way to develop it as a …

Maldivian Oppn welcomes Muizzu's India policy shift, seeks apology for past ‘actions, lies’
7 months, 2 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, 2 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 …

India to introduce UPI services in Maldives in move to reset frosty ties
7 months, 2 weeks ago

India to introduce UPI services in Maldives in move to reset frosty ties

India Today  

India and Maldives have signed an agreement to introduce the Unified Payments Interface in the archipelago nation, which will have a "very positive" impact on its tourism sector, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has said. "Witnessed signing of MoU between National Payments Corporation of India and Ministry of Economic Development and Trade of Maldives on introduction of digital payment system …

India's Maldives Partnership Based On Desire To Work Together For Each Other's Interests: Jaishankar
7 months, 2 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, 1 week 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
8 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Jaishankar reveals how India plans to tackle China and Pakistan as he reassumes External Affairs ministry
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Jaishankar reveals how India plans to tackle China and Pakistan as he reassumes External Affairs ministry

India TV News  

New Delhi: Dr S Jaishankar reassumed the office of the External Affairs Ministry on Tuesday after his name was reallocated in the fresh Cabinet assigned in the Modi 3.0 government. With China, the minister said both countries need to find a solution to the border issue whereas, for Pakistan, India needs a solution to the issue of years-old cross-border terrorism. …

'Will consider only if...': MEA rejects Maldives minister's 'India seeking FTA with Male' claim
9 months, 4 weeks ago

'Will consider only if...': MEA rejects Maldives minister's 'India seeking FTA with Male' claim

India TV News  

The Ministry of External Affairs on Thursday rejected media reports claiming India is seeking a Free Trade Agreement with Maldives. Earlier on Saturday, Maldives said India initiated efforts to create a Free Trade Agreement between the two countries and deliberations were ongoing for achieving it. “They want there to be a Free Trade Agreement with the Maldives, in addition to …

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 …

India, Maldives hold talks to enhance trade cooperation
10 months, 3 weeks ago

India, Maldives hold talks to enhance trade cooperation

The Hindu  

India on May 1 said it looked forward to strengthening bilateral economic cooperation with the Maldives as its envoy held discussions with a senior minister of the archipelagic nation. Mohamed Saeed, Maldives’ Minister of Economic Development and Trade, met with Munu Mahawar, Indian High Commissioner to the archipelago nation on Tuesday. OPINION | Stability in Maldives: On the election results …

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 …

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

India’s Maritime Power Projection in the Southwest Indian Ocean Gets a Boost
11 months ago

India’s Maritime Power Projection in the Southwest Indian Ocean Gets a Boost

The Diplomat  

On February 29, in a virtual ceremony, India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Mauritian counterpart, Pravind Kumar Jugnauth, jointly inaugurated an airstrip, a jetty, and six community development initiatives on Mauritius’ Agaléga island. It was during Modi’s visit to Mauritius in 2015 that the two sides signed a Memorandum of Understanding, which provided for “setting up and upgradation 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 …

Eid-ul-Fitr: PM Modi extends wishes to President Mohamed Muizzu and the people of Maldives
11 months, 2 weeks 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
11 months, 2 weeks 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 …

India permits export of essential commodities at Maldives' request
11 months, 3 weeks ago

India permits export of essential commodities at Maldives' request

Op India  

Amid the India-Maldives dispute, India has agreed to export specific quantities of essential commodities for the 2024-25 period, as requested by the Maldivian government. “In response to the Maldives government’s request, India has authorised the export of certain quantities of essential commodities for the 2024-25 period through a unique bilateral mechanism. “The Indian High Commission in the Maldives affirmed India’s …

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 …

Maldivian President should stop being stubborn and improve ties with India: Ex-President Solih
1 year ago

Maldivian President should stop being stubborn and improve ties with India: Ex-President Solih

Op India  

Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu should stop being “stubborn” and seek dialogue with neighbours to overcome financial challenges, Former Maldives President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih said while advising him to improve ties with India, as reported by Maldives-based Adhadhu. President Solih’s remarks come days after President Muizzu, a pro-China leader who led the India-out campaign during Presidential elections last year, had urged …

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

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 …

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