Maldives ex-FM exposes 'lies' of President Muizzu, says 'no Indian armed soldiers stationed in country'
9 months, 4 weeks ago

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

India TV News  

Male: The former Maldivian minister of foreign affairs, Abdulla Shahid, said on Saturday that the claims made by Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu about "thousands of Indian military personnel" were just another in a string of lies, adding that there are no armed foreign soldiers stationed in their country. Posting on his social media X, the newly elected president of the Maldivian Democratic Party said, "100 days in, it's clear: President Muizzu's claims of 'thousands of Indian military personnel' were just another in a string of lies. On the second day of assuming office, Muizzu officially requested the Indian government withdraw its military personnel from the Maldives. Earlier this month, the Ministry of External Affairs said that India will replace military personnel at aviation platforms in the Maldives with competent Indian technical personnel.

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Maldives President Muizzu to meet India's Modi to repair strained diplomatic ties
2 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
2 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
2 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
3 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
3 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 …

In the Maldives, a welcome reset
4 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 …

'Issue Public Apology For Actions, Lies...': Maldivian Opposition Welcomes Muizzu's India Policy Shift
4 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’
4 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
4 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 …

'Thank you, India for...', says pro-China Maldivian President Muizzu in a rare gesture | KNOW WHY
4 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
5 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
5 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 …

PM Modi sits next to Maldives' Muizzu at Presidential banquet amid strained ties, photo goes viral
6 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Maldives President Muizzu receives warm welcome as he lands in New Delhi for Modi's swearing-in event I WATCH
6 months, 2 weeks 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 …

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

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

India TV News  

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

'Will consider only if...': MEA rejects Maldives minister's 'India seeking FTA with Male' claim
6 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
7 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
7 months, 2 weeks ago

India fully withdraws soldiers from Maldives: Presidential spokesperson

The Hindu  

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

'Will ensure it's not repeated': Maldives' foreign minister on derogatory remarks towards PM Modi
7 months, 2 weeks ago

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

India TV News  

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

On derogatory words on PM Modi, Maldives minister says, ‘Won’t happen again'
7 months, 2 weeks ago

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

Hindustan Times  

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

India And Maldives Discuss Troop Withdrawal, Transition To Civilian Personnel In High-Level Core Group Meeting
7 months, 3 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. …

Maldives: Muizzu extends grip on power as 6 independents join party after landslide win in parliamentary polls
8 months ago

Maldives: Muizzu extends grip on power as 6 independents join party after landslide win in parliamentary polls

India TV News  

Male: After a landslide win in the recent parliamentary elections, Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu and his People's National Congress further consolidated their grip on power as six independent candidates, who were elected on Sunday, joined the ruling party, according to officials on Wednesday. The election in the Maldives also came amidst deteriorating ties between the archipelago nation and India since …

Maldives President Muizzu announces second batch of Indian military personnel leaves Male
8 months, 1 week ago

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

India TV News  

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

Second batch of Indian military personnel have left Maldives: President Muizzu
8 months, 1 week ago

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

Hindustan Times  

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

Maldives to hold road shows in India to woo tourists back
8 months, 1 week 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 …

Second batch of Indian military personnel to leave this month: Maldivian President Muizzu
8 months, 3 weeks ago

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

Hindustan Times  

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

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

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

India TV News  

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

How did China strengthen its bond with Maldives amid India exit? 10 key collaborations between Male, Beijing
8 months, 3 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 …

Predecessor operated on orders of a ‘foreign ambassador’: Maldivian President Muizzu
8 months, 3 weeks ago

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

Hindustan Times  

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

Agreement between Maldives and India on withdrawal of troops can't be revealed: Male
8 months, 3 weeks ago

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

India TV News  

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

‘Stop being stubborn’: Maldives ex-president tells Mohamed Muizzu amid strained India ties
8 months, 4 weeks ago

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

Hindustan Times  

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

Maldives President Muizzu advised to ‘stop being stubborn’ and hold ’dialogue’ with India
8 months, 4 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 …

Maldives says 2nd batch of Indian military personnel will be withdrawn by April 10
9 months, 1 week ago

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

Hindustan Times  

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

Maldives' maritime surveillance not a concern of 'external parties': Muizzu's scathing attack on India
9 months, 1 week ago

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

India TV News  

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

China Says it Backs Maldives to Safeguard Sovereignty as First Batch of Indian Military Personnel Leaves
9 months, 1 week ago

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

News 18  

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

Indian troops begin withdrawal from Maldives
9 months, 1 week ago

Indian troops begin withdrawal from Maldives

The Hindu  

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

China says it backs Maldives to safeguard sovereignty as first batch of Indian military personnel leaves
9 months, 1 week ago

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

The Hindu  

China said that it supports the Maldives in safeguarding its sovereignty on March 12, as the first batch of Indian military personnel operating a helicopter left the island nation and was replaced by a civilian crew. Indian military personnel stationed in the Maldives manning the operations of a helicopter left the country after handing over the operations of the chopper …

Batch of Indian Troops Leave Maldives After Arrival of Civilian Staff: Report
9 months, 1 week ago

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

News 18  

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

Indian troops begin withdrawing from Maldives after Muizzu's order: Report
9 months, 1 week ago

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

Hindustan Times  

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

India troops begin Maldives pullout after pro-China leader’s order: Reports
9 months, 1 week 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, 1 week ago

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

India TV News  

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

First batch of Indian military personnel leaves Maldives amid strained ties with President Muizzu
9 months, 1 week ago

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

India TV News  

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

India's boycott impacted country, people of Maldives are sorry: Ex-President Mohamed Nasheed
9 months, 2 weeks ago

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

India TV News  

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

‘People of Maldives sorry’: Ex-President Nasheed apologises to India, urges Muizzu to end anti-India calls
9 months, 2 weeks ago

‘People of Maldives sorry’: Ex-President Nasheed apologises to India, urges Muizzu to end anti-India calls

Hindustan Times  

Former Maldivian President Mohamed Nasheed has extended an apology to India amid tense diplomatic ties between the two countries. Former Maldives' president Mohamed Nasheed Voicing his concerns over the impact of India's boycott on Maldives and its economy, Nasheed extended an apology to New Delhi on behalf of the people of his country. We want Indian people to come on …

Maldives knows too well what being India's neighbor is like
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Maldives knows too well what being India's neighbor is like

China Daily  

Mohamed Muizzu, the newly elected president of Maldives speaks during his inauguration ceremony in Male, Maldives November 17, 2023. On the eve of Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu's visit to China in mid-January, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi was vacationing in India's Lakshadweep Islands, just north of the Maldives, something that was widely interpreted as a bid to lure Indian tourists …

Maldives's Muizzu not to renew agreement with India for hydrographic surveys: 'Underwater details are our...'
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Maldives's Muizzu not to renew agreement with India for hydrographic surveys: 'Underwater details are our...'

India TV News  

Male: In a major setback for India, Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu has announced that he will not renew an agreement with New Delhi to conduct hydrographic surveys and plans to acquire the facilities and machines required to do the exercise by itself. Muizzu also announced that his country is working to establish a 24X7 monitoring system for the Maldivian waters …

Maldives President says no Indian troops to remain on his island; not even in civilian clothing
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Maldives President says no Indian troops to remain on his island; not even in civilian clothing

The Hindu  

Stepping up his anti-India rhetoric, Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu has affirmed that no Indian military personnel, not even those in civilian clothing, would be present inside his country after May 10, a media report said on March 5. Mr. Muizzu’s statement comes less than a week after an Indian civilian team reached the Maldives to take charge of one of …

As Indian troops pull out, Maldives signs defence pact with China
9 months, 2 weeks 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
9 months, 2 weeks ago

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

Hindustan Times  

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

China inks agreement to provide free military assistance to Maldives amid strained ties with India
9 months, 2 weeks ago

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

India TV News  

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

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