India announces a $100 million credit line to the Maldives
2 years, 4 months ago

India announces a $100 million credit line to the Maldives

Associated Press  

NEW DELHI — India will give a $100 million line of credit to the Maldives to support development projects, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Tuesday after holding talks with his counterpart, President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih. Solih said the two leaders discussed terrorism and the need to “enhance maritime safety and security in the Indian Ocean region”. Neither mentioned China, but Solih’s election in 2018 marked a shift from his predecessor, Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom, who developed close ties with Beijing in an area India considers as its backyard. “The Maldives will always remain a true friend of India,” Solih said on Tuesday, adding that the relationship between the two will be “of the highest priority”.

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DC Edit | 2024: Watershed year for Indian diplomacy
4 days ago

DC Edit | 2024: Watershed year for Indian diplomacy

Deccan Chronicle  

The mandarins of the external affairs ministry can pat themselves on the back for a successful year of dialogue and diplomacy with various countries and at international forums. As if to indicate where the diplomatic push came from, President Xi Jinping had shepherded Prime Minister Narendra Modi to a photo opportunity after their meeting in Kazan, Russia on October 23 …

India, Sri Lanka decide to ramp up defence, energy, trade ties
1 week ago

India, Sri Lanka decide to ramp up defence, energy, trade ties

The Hindu  

India and Sri Lanka Monday adopted a futuristic vision to expand their partnership, resolved to soon conclude a defence cooperation pact and decided to ramp up energy ties by establishing electricity grid connectivity and multi-product petroleum pipelines. Prime Minister Modi said both sides decided to emphasise investment-led growth and connectivity for the India-Sri Lanka economic partnership, and it was decided …

Sri Lanka president visits India in first overseas trip, to meet PM Modi later today
1 week ago

Sri Lanka president visits India in first overseas trip, to meet PM Modi later today

Hindustan Times  

Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake was in India Monday for his first overseas visit as head of state, vowing to bolster ties between the neighbours. Leftist Anura Kumara Dissanayake came to power in Sri Lanka in September 2024. Leftist Dissanayake, who came to power in September on a pledge to fight corruption, is expected to meet Indian Prime Minister …

Maldivian President’s India Visit: From ‘India Out’ to ‘India in’?
4 weeks, 1 day 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 …

India is the kind of associate power that Donald Trump will look for: Walter Mead
1 month, 1 week ago

India is the kind of associate power that Donald Trump will look for: Walter Mead

Hindustan Times  

NEW DELHI: US President-elect Donald Trump is expected to be supportive of both the bilateral relationship with India and the Quad amid continuing contestation with China, leading American columnist and academic Walter Russell Mead said on Saturday. Walter Mead said India was among the countries that had done the best with Donald Trump during his last term by coming up …

India out to India in: Will its economy take Bangladesh the Maldives way?
1 month, 1 week ago

India out to India in: Will its economy take Bangladesh the Maldives way?

Firstpost  

Bangladesh, which has been facing economic crisis following a slew of unfavourable events over the past few months, may likely need India’s assistance in managing its financial condition as its battling high inflation, rising debt The past few months were tumultuous for Bangladesh. Students’ protests and the ouster of ex-President Sheikh Hasina this year have pushed the country into an …

Maldives Embraces UPI: A Step Towards Economic Prosperity
2 months ago

Maldives Embraces UPI: A Step Towards Economic Prosperity

The Hindu  

Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu has announced the introduction of India's UPI payment service, UPI, in the country. UPI is an instant real-time payment system that will facilitate inter-bank transactions through mobile phones. The move is expected to bring significant benefits to the Maldivian economy, including increased financial inclusion, improved efficiency in financial transactions, and enhanced digital infrastructure.

Mending ties, making friends
2 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 …

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 …

Amid signs of a thaw, India extends emergency financial assistance to Maldives
3 months ago

Amid signs of a thaw, India extends emergency financial assistance to Maldives

Hindustan Times  

NEW DELHI: India has extended emergency financial assistance to the Maldives by renewing its subscription to government treasury bills worth $50 million for a year, the second time this year it has offered such aid to the Indian Ocean archipelago. The move comes amid signs of a thaw between the two countries after their relations plunged to a low when …

Hurdles in India’s efforts to drive world diplomacy
3 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 …

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 …

Maldives key partner for India in Indian Ocean region: External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar
4 months, 1 week 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’
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 …

India to introduce UPI payment service in Maldives
4 months, 1 week ago

India to introduce UPI payment service in Maldives

The Hindu  

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, Maldives sign agreement on UPI
4 months, 1 week ago

India, Maldives sign agreement on UPI

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: India and the Maldives on Friday signed an agreement on introducing the Unified Payments Interface in the Indian Ocean archipelago, with external affairs minister S Jaishankar saying it will have a positive impact on tourism. EAM S Jaishankar met with Maldivian counterpart Moosa Zameer in Male The memorandum of understanding on the digital payment system was signed between …

India to introduce UPI services in Maldives in move to reset frosty ties
4 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'
4 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
4 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 …

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 …

‘Heartening to see on-ground progress..,’ India in Maldives on Greater Male Connectivity Bridge
6 months, 2 weeks ago

‘Heartening to see on-ground progress..,’ India in Maldives on Greater Male Connectivity Bridge

Live Mint  

The High Commission of India in the Maldives lauded the flagship development partnership project in the Maldives, Greater Male Connectivity Bridge. "It was heartening to see on-ground progress of the Greater Male' Connectivity Bridge, India's flagship development partnership project in the Maldives," posted India in Maldives on X. The Maldivian Minister of Construction and Infrastructure, Abdulla Muththalib, and the Indian …

Maldivian Foreign Minister's India Trip Highlights Region's Geopolitical Reality
7 months, 1 week ago

Maldivian Foreign Minister's India Trip Highlights Region's Geopolitical Reality

The Quint  

He further claimed that the Maldives has not allowed its waters for any spying or research. Since the Maldives joined the Belt and Road Initiative, China has invested around 1.37 billion dollars in the former, upgraded the Velana International Airport in Male, and built the cross-sea China-Maldives Friendship Bridge. About 20 percent of its public debt is owed to the …

India, Maldives hold talks to enhance trade cooperation
7 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
7 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 …

Maldivian tourism body to hold roadshow in multiple Indian cities amid strained ties
8 months, 1 week ago

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

India TV News  

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

Maldives thanks India for allowing export of certain quantities of essential commodities
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Maldives thanks India for allowing export of certain quantities of essential commodities

New Indian Express  

MALE: Maldivian Foreign Minister Moosa Zameer on Saturday said India's gesture to renew the quota to allow the export of certain quantities of essential commodities for his nation signifies the longstanding bilateral friendship and the commitment to further expand trade and commerce. India allowed the export of certain quantities of essential commodities for the year 2024-25 at the request of …

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 …

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 …

View: Muizzu's 'come to Jesus moment' as Male seeks debt relief from India
9 months ago

View: Muizzu's 'come to Jesus moment' as Male seeks debt relief from India

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: It is 'come to Jesus moment' for Maldives President Mohammed Muizzu after he called India a ‘closest ally’ and urged for debt relief to bail out the Island nation from looming economic disaster. Maldives President Mohammed Muizzu Just as Muizzu wanted to throw out non-existent Indian troops from Maldives even before he took over as President on November …

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

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

Hindustan Times  

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

India 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 …

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 …

'Muddying ties with India is impossible', says new Maldives' opposition party leader Abdulla Shahid
9 months, 3 weeks ago

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

New Indian Express  

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

US says ‘it is committed to strengthening cooperation with Maldives’
10 months, 2 weeks ago

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

Live Mint  

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

‘Budget for Maldives gone up to…’: India ‘committed development partner’: MEA
10 months, 2 weeks ago

‘Budget for Maldives gone up to…’: India ‘committed development partner’: MEA

Live Mint  

The Ministry of External Affairs on Thursday said that the budget allocation for the Maldives has increased to ₹770.9 crore. In addition to informing about the increased budget allocation for the island nation, the MEA also termed India an “important committed development partner for the Maldives.” “Budget for the Maldives this time is ₹770.9 crores.it has gone up. The new …

Staking Maldives, Looking Lakshadweep: Why India Needs the Neighbourhood
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Staking Maldives, Looking Lakshadweep: Why India Needs the Neighbourhood

Deccan Chronicle  

In what must be a unique phenomenon for any country, Maldives periodically chooses between two of the largest contestants on earth in a national election. Maldives’ Deputy ministers Malsha Shareef, Mariyam Shiuna and Abdulla Mahzoom Majid threw the gauntlet by ridiculing India’s Prime Minister in an unacceptable manner and rousing anti-India sentiments. Lt Gen Rakesh Sharma, Distinguished Fellow at VIF, …

India should respect Maldives' sovereignty: China Daily editorial
10 months, 2 weeks ago

India should respect Maldives' sovereignty: China Daily editorial

China Daily  

Whether India will withdraw its troops from the Maldives by March 15 as required by the island country's government may be a matter of dignity for India. The Maldives' foreign ministry said in a statement on Saturday that officials from both countries met in New Delhi and agreed that India would begin withdrawing troops from the Maldives on March 10 …

India to ‘replace’ military personnel in the Maldives
10 months, 3 weeks ago

India to ‘replace’ military personnel in the Maldives

The Hindu  

India will “replace” its military personnel in the Maldives in two phases by May 10, the Government of Maldives has stated after the second meeting of the high-level core group between the two sides that was held here on Friday. The decision came in the backdrop of Malé‘s demand to end the presence of Indian military personnel in the archipelago …

’Everything is good,’ says Maldives envoy on relations with India
10 months, 3 weeks ago

’Everything is good,’ says Maldives envoy on relations with India

Live Mint  

Maldives envoy Ibrahim Shaheeb, who is at the Parliament on the first day of the Budget session told reporters that all is well between the two country's relationship. Demands for Formal Apology from Maldives President Earlier on January 30, it was reported that Gasuim Ibrahim, leader of the Jumhoori Party, urged Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu to formally apologise to India …

India-Maldives tensions | 5 flashpoints and what are India’s options?
10 months, 3 weeks ago

India-Maldives tensions | 5 flashpoints and what are India’s options?

The Hindu  

January 26, 2024 07:03 pm | Updated 07:03 pm IST Not a week has gone by since November 2023, when Maldives elected a new President Mohammad Muizzu- pushing out the previous pro-India Ibu Solih, where there isn’t something that puts India-Maldives ties on edge- Here are 5 flashpoints: Muizzu came to power on the back of the PPM’s India out …

India-Maldives ties suffer unprecedented damage due to social media fracas
10 months, 4 weeks ago

India-Maldives ties suffer unprecedented damage due to social media fracas

The Hindu  

Published : Jan 25, 2024 11:00 IST - 5 MINS READ Amid the ongoing major upheaval in India-Maldives relations, a development in the capital city of Malé proved once again, if at all any proof was required, that it is local problems and not rhetoric on international concerns that influence voting patterns in any nation. On January 13, 58 days …

Will be extremely detrimental: Maldives opposition parties warn President Muizzu over his 'anti-India' stance
10 months, 4 weeks ago

Will be extremely detrimental: Maldives opposition parties warn President Muizzu over his 'anti-India' stance

Firstpost  

The “anti-India” stance of the Maldives government-led by President Mohamed Muizzu will be extremely detrimental to the long-term development of the country, the two main opposition parties of the Island nation warned, merely two days after the administration allowed a Chinese spy ship to dock in a port in Male. Alienating India will be extremely detrimental for Maldives The two …

Choppy waters: On India-Maldives ties
10 months, 4 weeks ago

Choppy waters: On India-Maldives ties

The Hindu  

Within weeks of the India-Maldives showdown over derogatory remarks by Maldivian Ministers and the call for Indian tourists to boycott the archipelago, as well as the tussle over Indian troops stationed in Maldives, Delhi and Male are dealing with another controversy. After objecting to visits by Chinese “research” vessels to Sri Lanka, New Delhi managed to ensure that Colombo banned, …

What are the implications of Maldives’ March 15 deadline to India for withdrawing troops? | In Focus podcast
11 months ago

What are the implications of Maldives’ March 15 deadline to India for withdrawing troops? | In Focus podcast

The Hindu  

Relations between India and Maldives seem to have hit a rough patch. First came some controversial remarks from Maldivian politicians on Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Lakshadweep visit, prompting a ‘boycott Maldives’ campaign on Indian social media. This was followed by remarks from Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu, on his return from China, that although Maldives was a small country, it “won’t …

India-Maldives row: EaseMyTrip CEO defends suspension of flight bookings
11 months, 1 week ago

India-Maldives row: EaseMyTrip CEO defends suspension of flight bookings

Live Mint  

India-Maldives row: EaseMyTrip CEO Nishant Pitti on Monday defended the company's decision to suspend all flight bookings to the Maldives saying the turbulence started after President Mohamed Muizzu requested the removal of Indian military personnel from the island nation by March 15, 2024. The EaseMyTrip CEO also said the new Maldivian government has been ‘clearly’ pro-China, and it's only fair …

View From India | What’s happening in India-Maldives ties?
11 months, 1 week ago

View From India | What’s happening in India-Maldives ties?

The Hindu  

India-Maldives ties, which were already going through a rough patch, took a hit over the past week with Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu asking New Delhi to withdraw its troops from the Indian Ocean island nation by March 15. Recently, a war of words erupted online, with some Ministers in Mr. Muizzu’s government posting controversial remarks on Prime Minister Modi. The …

Maldives asks India to withdraw troops by March 15
11 months, 1 week ago

Maldives asks India to withdraw troops by March 15

The Hindu  

Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu has asked India to withdraw its troops from the island nation by March 15, a top official said on Sunday, posing the latest in a series of diplomatic challenges from Malé to New Delhi since his September election win. Instead, it noted that both sides discussed “finding mutually workable solution to enable continued operation of Indian …

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