After meeting Modi in Dubai, Maldives President Muizzu claims India has agreed to withdraw troops from the island nation
1 year, 3 months ago

After meeting Modi in Dubai, Maldives President Muizzu claims India has agreed to withdraw troops from the island nation

The Hindu  

India has agreed to the new Maldives government’s request to withdraw about 75 Indian military personnel stationed on the islands to work on humanitarian operations, Maldives President Mohammad Muizzu claimed on Sunday, two days after he met Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the sidelines of the COP28 Climate Summit in Dubai. Government sources on Sunday countered Mr. Muizzu’s claim, saying that the discussions were still “ongoing”, and that the “core group” announced after the Modi-Muizzu meeting would look into all aspects of whether the 75 Indian naval personnel currently working on Indian projects in the Maldives should stay or not. The Indian personnel issue has been contentious since Mr. Muizzu won presidential elections in October, ousting former President Ibu Solih who was seen as more India-friendly, and reiterates that he would go through with his campaign promise of “ensuring the Maldives’ sovereignty.” Government sources said the HADR operations, that require Indian personnel to operate and maintain them at present was an “important segment” of the bilateral development partnership. Despite Mr. Muizzu’s statement, it remains to be seen whether the Maldives government will go through with its plans to ask all Indian personnel to leave Addu island where most of them work.

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'Good relationship with India essential for Maldives safety' says former president of the Maldives
3 days, 7 hours 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 …

PM Modi arrives in Mauritius for 2-day visit, set to inaugurate over 20 India-funded projects in island nation
1 week, 3 days ago

PM Modi arrives in Mauritius for 2-day visit, set to inaugurate over 20 India-funded projects in island nation

India TV News  

PM Modi arrives in Mauritius for 2-day visit, set to inaugurate over 20 India-funded projects in island nation During Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit, a Memorandum of Understanding on a line of credit will be signed between two nations on March 12. PM Modi to inaugurate over 20 India-funded projects During his visit to the island nation, Prime Minister Modi …

India-Maldives relations back on track? New Delhi to boost island nation’s defence preparedness
Top News
2 months, 1 week 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, 1 week 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, 1 week 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, 2 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, 2 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, 2 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 …

Report links India to failed Maldivian opposition plot to oust Muizzu
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Report links India to failed Maldivian opposition plot to oust Muizzu

India Today  

Politicians from the opposition Maldivian Democratic Party allegedly sought USD 6 million from India in a plot to impeach Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu earlier this year, according to a report published by The Washington Post on Monday. "In an internal document titled 'Democratic Renewal Initiative' obtained by The Washington Post, Maldivian opposition politicians proposed bribing 40 members of parliament, including …

Muizzu calls Manmohan Singh great statesman, recalls his 2011 Maldives visit
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Muizzu calls Manmohan Singh great statesman, recalls his 2011 Maldives visit

India Today  

Calling Manmohan Singh "a great statesman", Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu on Sunday reminisced about his November 2011 visit to the Maldives and said it marked a momentous milestone that further cemented the bonds of friendship with India. The Indian High Commission in Male reciprocated with a post on X, "We appreciate the thoughtful gesture of HEP @MMuizzu for being the …

Maldivian President’s India Visit: From ‘India Out’ to ‘India in’?
3 months, 3 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 …

Mending ties, making friends
5 months, 1 week 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 …

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri Filmy Response To India And Maldives Relations After Narendra Modi Mohamed Muizzu Talks
5 months, 1 week ago

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri Filmy Response To India And Maldives Relations After Narendra Modi Mohamed Muizzu Talks

ABP News  

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri addressed the future of India-Maldives relations on Monday, assuring that the friendship between the two nations will continue to flourish. Toh Main apne jawaab mein sirf yeh keh deta hoon ki yaarana jaari rahega," which translates to, "Dooriyan, Nazdeekiyan, Ittefaq I don't think you can name more films in one question. #WATCH | Delhi: On being …

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 President Muizzu to visit India to reset relations
5 months, 3 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 …

Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu tries to mend ties with India, 2 ministers who made derogatory remarks against PM Modi resign
6 months, 1 week 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 …

India, Maldives hold defence dialogue focusing on Indian Ocean
6 months, 2 weeks ago

India, Maldives hold defence dialogue focusing on Indian Ocean

The Hindu  

India and the Maldives on Friday held a fresh round of "productive" defence dialogue with a focus on the situation in the Indian Ocean and ways to expedite implementation of ongoing defence projects. The defence dialogue in Delhi took place nearly a month after External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar paid a three-day visit to the Maldives, in the first high-level …

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

President Droupadi Murmu concludes three-nation tour to Fiji, New Zealand and Timor-Leste
7 months, 1 week ago

President Droupadi Murmu concludes three-nation tour to Fiji, New Zealand and Timor-Leste

The Hindu  

President Droupadi Murmu on Sunday left for home after concluding her three-nation visit to Fiji, New Zealand and Timor-Leste aimed at giving impetus to India’s ties with them. “President Droupadi Murmu @rashtrapatibhvn wraps up a successful visit to Timor-Leste, adding renewed momentum to the bilateral ties. In New Zealand, she had useful discussions with Governor General Dame Cindy Kiro, Prime …

'Issue Public Apology For Actions, Lies...': Maldivian Opposition Welcomes Muizzu's India Policy Shift
7 months, 1 week ago

'Issue Public Apology For Actions, Lies...': Maldivian Opposition Welcomes Muizzu's India Policy Shift

News 18  

The main opposition in Maldives has welcomed the President Mohamed Muizzu-led government’s “sudden recalibration” of its India policy and said they have always been confident that New Delhi will be the first responder any time Male “dials an international 911”. The Maldives has always been confident that India will always be the first responder any time the Maldives “dials an… …

Maldivian Oppn welcomes Muizzu's India policy shift, seeks apology for past ‘actions, lies’
7 months, 1 week 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, 1 week 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 …

Evening briefing: Russia says stopped recruiting Indians for military; Jaishankar meets Maldives's Muizzu, and more
7 months, 1 week ago

Evening briefing: Russia says stopped recruiting Indians for military; Jaishankar meets Maldives's Muizzu, and more

Hindustan Times  

Russia said on Saturday that it had stopped recruiting Indian nationals into its armed forces in April this year and that authorities are working for the early discharge of Indians who “voluntarily contracted for military service”. External affairs minister S Jaishankar and Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu on Saturday participated in the official handover ceremony of completed water and sewerage projects …

Jaishankar meets Maldivian President Muizzu, reaffirms commitment to strengthen India-Maldives ties
7 months, 1 week ago

Jaishankar meets Maldivian President Muizzu, reaffirms commitment to strengthen India-Maldives ties

India TV News  

External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar, currently on a three-day visit to Malé, met with Maldivian President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu on Saturday. Earlier on Saturday, Jaishankar also met with Maldivian Defence Minister Mohamed Ghassan Maumoon. In another post on X, the EAM provided details of their high-level discussions, which focused on strengthening India-Maldives defence and security cooperation, joint initiatives for …

India to introduce UPI services in Maldives in move to reset frosty ties
7 months, 1 week 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 …

S Jaishankar calls for deeper India-Maldives ties: 'Not just ordinary neighbour'
7 months, 1 week 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, 1 week 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
7 months, 3 weeks 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 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 …

Watch: PM Narendra Modi applauded by PMO officials as he takes charge after taking oath for 3rd term
9 months, 1 week ago

Watch: PM Narendra Modi applauded by PMO officials as he takes charge after taking oath for 3rd term

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi kicked off his third term in office on Monday morning, a day after taking oath at the Rashtrapati Bhavan. Prime Minister Narendra Modi took charge for his third term and in a first, he signed on the release of the 17th instalment of the PM Kisan Nidhi Scheme In a video posted by news agency ANI, …

PM Modi sits next to Maldives' Muizzu at Presidential banquet amid strained ties, photo goes viral
9 months, 1 week ago

PM Modi sits next to Maldives' Muizzu at Presidential banquet amid strained ties, photo goes viral

India TV News  

Leaders from India's neighbourhood and the Indian Ocean region including Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu, Nepal Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' and Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe on Sunday graced the swearing-in ceremony of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Union Council of Ministers. The Ministry of External Affairs said the participation of the leaders from India's neighbourhood and the …

'India, Maldives will work...': Jaishankar holds meeting with Muizzu in a first move after taking oath I WATCH
9 months, 1 week ago

'India, Maldives will work...': Jaishankar holds meeting with Muizzu in a first move after taking oath I WATCH

India TV News  

New Delhi: Minister of External Affairs Dr S Jaishankar, on Monday, met with Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu in the national capital amid frayed relations between the two nations. Look forward to India and Maldives working together closely," Jaishankar wrote on social media after the meeting in New Delhi. Before meeting Muizzu, Jaishankar held a series of meetings with other invited …

Mukesh Ambani, Anant Ambani attend PM Modi's oath taking ceremony. Watch viral video
9 months, 1 week ago

Mukesh Ambani, Anant Ambani attend PM Modi's oath taking ceremony. Watch viral video

Hindustan Times  

PM Narendra Modi Oath Taking Ceremony: Narendra Modi was sworn in as the Prime Minister of India for the third consecutive term. PM Narendra Modi Oath Taking Ceremony: Mukesh Ambani is seen arriving at the venue with his son Anant Ambani. Take a look at the video here: Foreign heads attending PM Modi oath ceremony Heads from neighbouring countries are …

Maldives President Muizzu receives warm welcome as he lands in New Delhi for Modi's swearing-in event I WATCH
9 months, 1 week 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 …

Narendra Modi swearing-in | ‘Neighbourhood First’ to be on show
9 months, 1 week ago

Narendra Modi swearing-in | ‘Neighbourhood First’ to be on show

The Hindu  

Prime Minister designate Narendra Modi is set to take oath on Sunday for a third straight term as the head of a coalition government after two full tenures in which the BJP enjoyed a majority on its own. India on Saturday announced that leaders of seven countries from its neighbourhood and the Indian Ocean region including Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu …

Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu to attend PM Modi's swearing-in ceremony: Report
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu to attend PM Modi's swearing-in ceremony: Report

India TV News  

Male: Despite ongoing tensions, Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu has accepted the invitation to attend Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s swearing-in ceremony in New Delhi on Sunday, according to local media reports. India-Maldives tensions Muizzu's visit amid a downturn in the bilateral ties between the two countries since President Muizzu assumed office in November and immediately asked India to withdraw its military …

Amid tense ties, Muizzu wishes NDA on Lok Sabha poll ‘success’; PM Modi responds
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Amid tense ties, Muizzu wishes NDA on Lok Sabha poll ‘success’; PM Modi responds

Hindustan Times  

Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu on Tuesday congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the BJP-led NDA's third consecutive victory in the Lok Sabha election, even as the ties between the two countries remain strained. In a post on X, formerly known as Twitter, Muizzu said that he is “looking forward to working” with PM Modi to advance the two countries' shared …

India’s helicopters being flown with Maldives defence personnel onboard: Report
9 months, 2 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, 2 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, 2 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 …

'Will consider only if...': MEA rejects Maldives minister's 'India seeking FTA with Male' claim
9 months, 3 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 …

Maldives military pilots not capable of flying Dornier and helicopters donated by India: Defence Minister Ghassan
10 months, 1 week 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, 1 week 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, 1 week 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, 1 week 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 And Maldives Discuss Troop Withdrawal, Transition To Civilian Personnel In High-Level Core Group Meeting
10 months, 2 weeks ago

India And Maldives Discuss Troop Withdrawal, Transition To Civilian Personnel In High-Level Core Group Meeting

ABP News  

New Delhi, May 3 India and the Maldives on Friday reviewed the ongoing process of replacing Indian military personnel from the island nation with Male saying New Delhi would complete the withdrawal of its troops by May 10. The Indian personnel were operating three aviation platforms in the Maldives and New Delhi is now deploying civilian personnel to operate them. …

India, Maldives review withdrawal of Indian military personnel from the island nation
10 months, 2 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 …

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