Muizzu calls Manmohan Singh great statesman, recalls his 2011 Maldives visit
6 days, 2 hours 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 first dignitary to sign the condolence book @HCIMaldives on the sad demise of former PM Dr Manmohan Singh. Earlier on Friday, Muizzu had paid tributes to Singh through a post on X and recalled that his "historic visit to the Maldives in November 2011 marked a significant milestone in advancing our economic and social development". "Dr Singh's commitment to progress, and his leadership to strengthen 'Look East Policy' played a pivotal role in fostering development and cooperation across the South Asia region," he added in the post.

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Maldives: Why Washington Post’s allegation of R&AW plot to overthrow Muizzu is outrageous
1 day, 18 hours 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 …

‘Great statesman’: Maldives President Muizzu recalls Dr Manmohan Singh’s visit that strengthened ties
5 days, 10 hours ago

‘Great statesman’: Maldives President Muizzu recalls Dr Manmohan Singh’s visit that strengthened ties

Live Mint  

Maldives' President Mohamed Muizzu praised Dr Manmohan Singh as “a great statesman,” days after his death. Mohamed Muizzu's message Maldives' President paid tributes to India's former Prime Minister on social media platform X and said that his “historic visit to the Maldives in November 2011 marked a significant milestone in advancing our economic and social development.” “Dr Singh’s commitment to …

'Eminent Statesman, Renowned Economist': Union Cabinet Pays Tribute To Ex-PM Manmohan Singh
1 week ago

'Eminent Statesman, Renowned Economist': Union Cabinet Pays Tribute To Ex-PM Manmohan Singh

ABP News  

New Delhi, Dec 27 The Union Cabinet on Friday condoled the passing of former prime minister Manmohan Singh, hailing him as an eminent statesman and a distinguished leader who left an imprint on the national life. During a meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Cabinet observed a two-minute silence in honour of the departed soul and adopted a …

Manmohan Singh Demise: Condolences pour in from across the globe
1 week, 1 day ago

Manmohan Singh Demise: Condolences pour in from across the globe

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Condolences have poured in from across the globe following the demise of former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh. Calling him an "unwavering ally and friend to the people of Afghanistan", Karzai profoundly mourned Singh's passing and expressed his deepest condolences. Former Maldivian President Mohamed Nasheed wrote X that he found the former Prime Minister as a "benevolent father …

Manmohan Singh dies: Kapil Sharma, Kamal Haasan, Madhuri Dixit, Diljit Dosanjh pay heartfelt tributes
1 week, 1 day ago

Manmohan Singh dies: Kapil Sharma, Kamal Haasan, Madhuri Dixit, Diljit Dosanjh pay heartfelt tributes

Hindustan Times  

Several Bollywood celebrities shared heartfelt condolences for former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, who died at the age of 92 on Thursday. Kapil Sharma shared a picture with Manmohan Singh to pay tribute to the former prime minister. Tamil actor-director Kamal Haasan also shared a picture of Manmohan Singh on his X handle and wrote, “India has lost one of its …

Mild-mannered, reluctant king: How global media reported Manmohan Singh's death
1 week, 1 day ago

Mild-mannered, reluctant king: How global media reported Manmohan Singh's death

India Today  

Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, a soft-spoken economist who steered India through transformative economic reforms and two terms as the country’s leader, died in New Delhi on Thursday at age 92. PM Modi Narendra Modi paid tribute to him, saying: “India mourns the loss of one of its most distinguished leaders.” Singh’s death prompted reflections worldwide, with global media highlighting …

President Droupadi Murmu mourns Manmohan Singh's demise: ‘One of greatest sons of Bharat’
1 week, 1 day ago

President Droupadi Murmu mourns Manmohan Singh's demise: ‘One of greatest sons of Bharat’

Hindustan Times  

President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday mourned the demise of former prime minister Manmohan Singh. In a post on social platform X, the President said,"Former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh Ji was one of those rare politicians who also straddled the worlds of academia and administration with equal ease. Manmohan Singh served as India's prime minister from 2004 to 2014 when …

Manmohan Singh death Highlights: Former PM’s last rites to be performed at Nigambodh Ghat in Delhi on December 28
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1 week, 1 day ago

Manmohan Singh death Highlights: Former PM’s last rites to be performed at Nigambodh Ghat in Delhi on December 28

The Hindu  

President Droupadi Murmu on Friday paid homage to former prime minister Manmohan Singh at his residence. “President Droupadi Murmu visited the residence of Dr Manmohan Singh, former prime minister of India, and paid last respects to him. She also offered her condolences to the family members of Dr Manmohan Singh,” the President’s Office said in a post on X. British …

Maldives President Muizzu to meet India's Modi to repair strained diplomatic ties
2 months, 3 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, 3 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
3 months, 1 week 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, 3 weeks 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 …

Maldivian Oppn welcomes Muizzu's India policy shift, seeks apology for past ‘actions, lies’
4 months, 3 weeks ago

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

Hindustan Times  

The Maldivian Democratic Party, the archipelago's main opposition party, has welcomed President Mohammad Muizzu-led government's "sudden recalibration" of its India policy, affirming that India remains the Maldives’ most reliable partner in times of crisis. MDP chief Abdulla Shahid, who previously served as the Maldives' foreign minister, called on the Muizzu administration to issue a public apology “for the actions, lies …

Jaishankar meets Maldivian President Muizzu, reaffirms commitment to strengthen India-Maldives ties
4 months, 3 weeks 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 …

'Thank you, India for...', says pro-China Maldivian President Muizzu in a rare gesture | KNOW WHY
5 months, 1 week 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 …

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

'India, Maldives will work...': Jaishankar holds meeting with Muizzu in a first move after taking oath I WATCH
6 months, 3 weeks 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 …

PM Modi sits next to Maldives' Muizzu at Presidential banquet amid strained ties, photo goes viral
6 months, 3 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, 3 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 …

'Will ensure it's not repeated': Maldives' foreign minister on derogatory remarks towards PM Modi
7 months, 3 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, 3 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 …

Maldives President Muizzu advised to ‘stop being stubborn’ and hold ’dialogue’ with India
9 months, 1 week ago

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

Live Mint  

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

Maldives' pro-China President Muizzu seeks debt relief from India: ‘Closest ally’
9 months, 1 week 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 …

‘People of Maldives sorry’: Ex-President Nasheed apologises to India, urges Muizzu to end anti-India calls
9 months, 3 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 …

'Muddying ties with India is impossible', says new Maldives' opposition party leader Abdulla Shahid
10 months, 1 week 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, …

‘President Muizzu should apologise to PM Modi…’ says Maldivian opposition leader
11 months ago

‘President Muizzu should apologise to PM Modi…’ says Maldivian opposition leader

Live Mint  

India-Maldives row: The Maldives Jumhooree Party leader Qasim Ibrahim has called on Maldivian President Mohammed Muizzu to formally apologise to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the people of India, as reported by a Maldivian digital news outlet. India and the Maldives on January 14 "agreed to fast-track the withdrawal of Indian military personnel" from the island nation, according to the …

'Apologise to India, PM Modi': Maldives Opposition leader to President Muizzu
11 months ago

'Apologise to India, PM Modi': Maldives Opposition leader to President Muizzu

India Today  

Gasuim Ibrahim, leader of the Jumhoori Party, has urged Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu to formally apologise to India and Prime Minister Narendra Modi and seek "diplomatic reconciliation" to mend bilateral relations. Amid a diplomatic row with India that erupted after derogatory social media posts by three of his ministers against Prime Minister Modi, President Muizzu on his return home after …

'Centuries of Friendship...': Maldives Prez's Message On India's Republic Day Amid Diplomatic Row
11 months, 1 week ago

'Centuries of Friendship...': Maldives Prez's Message On India's Republic Day Amid Diplomatic Row

News 18  

Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu extended his greetings to India on the occasion of 75th Republic Day on Friday, the Maldivian President’s office said. “President Mohamed Muizzu sent greetings and good wishes to the President and Prime Minister of India on the occasion of the 75th Republic Day of India. In separate messages to President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra …

India-Maldives ties suffer unprecedented damage due to social media fracas
11 months, 1 week 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 …

Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu asks India to remove military personnel by March 15
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu asks India to remove military personnel by March 15

Firstpost  

India has been set a deadline by Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu to remove its soldiers from the island nation. According to the government, India’s platforms and aid have made a substantial difference in the island nation’s public welfare, humanitarian relief, disaster relief, and fight against illicit maritime operations. Ibrahim Solih’s predecessor, Abdullah Yameen, is claimed to be the first Maldivian …

Maldives asks India to withdraw its troops by March 15
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Maldives asks India to withdraw its troops by March 15

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu on Sunday asked India to “withdraw all Indian military personnel” deployed in the Indian Ocean archipelago by March 15, even as senior officials of the two countries met in Male to discuss the issue. Maldives president Mohamed Muizzu Muizzu directed the Maldivian delegation participating in the meeting to inform Indian officials that the troops …

Maldives' March deadline for Indian military withdrawal: ‘Can’t stay here…'
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Maldives' March deadline for Indian military withdrawal: ‘Can’t stay here…'

Hindustan Times  

Maldives president Mohamed Muizzu asked India to withdraw its military personnel from his country by March 15, a senior official as per news agency PTI. The public policy secretary at the Maldivian president’s office, Abdulla Nazim Ibrahim, said that the island nation has formally asked India to withdraw its military personnel by March 15. Mohamed Muizzu, who is regarded as …

Amid tensions, Maldives asks India to withdraw its troops by March 15
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Amid tensions, Maldives asks India to withdraw its troops by March 15

India TV News  

Male: Amid the ongoing diplomatic tensions between India and the Maldives, local media reported that officials from the Indian High Commission in the Maldives arrived at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Male, where held discussions on the developments that rocked the relations between the two nations. According to multiple Maldivian media including the Dhauru Maldives Media reported that officials …

Conservative Islamic elements backed by China triggered Maldives crisis: Ex-Indian envoy
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Conservative Islamic elements backed by China triggered Maldives crisis: Ex-Indian envoy

Hindustan Times  

The rapid decline in ties between India and the Maldives is the result of an Islamic conservative faction coming to power in the Indian Ocean Island, says a former top Indian diplomat. Chinese President Xi Jinping with Maldives' President Mohamed Muizzu, in Beijing, "Democracy in Maldives is relatively young, in their teens, and it is a question of lack of …

Explained | Unravelling the shift in India-Maldives relations
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Explained | Unravelling the shift in India-Maldives relations

The Hindu  

The story so far: An online war of words set off by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s posts pitching for tourism in the Lakshadweep islands has dramatically escalated into a diplomatic row between India and the Maldives, worsening the already strained relationship between the Indian Ocean neighbours. Bilateral relations have hit a rough patch since Mohamed Muizzu was elected President last …

A change for the worse: On the rapid decline in India-Maldives ties
11 months, 3 weeks ago

A change for the worse: On the rapid decline in India-Maldives ties

The Hindu  

The rapid decline in ties between India and the Maldives, just a month after Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with the newly elected Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu, should set alarm bells ringing. The trigger came from tweets by three Maldivian Ministers, attacking Mr. Modi for promoting the Lakshadweep islands during his recent sojourn there at a perceived cost to the …

India-Maldives row | Our Government must make tougher stand to repair relation with India, says Maldives Opposition leader
11 months, 3 weeks ago

India-Maldives row | Our Government must make tougher stand to repair relation with India, says Maldives Opposition leader

The Hindu  

Amid the ongoing row between India and the Maldives, Opposition leader and the Chairperson of the Maldivian Democratic Party, Fayyaz Ismail, has called for the government to take a "tougher stand", saying that the racist comments against India and Prime Minister Narendra Modi were just isolated individual opinions. He said, "Yes, some people, nationalistic people from both countries, may say …

Maldives President Muizzu meets Xi Jinping amid strained relations with India I WATCH
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Maldives President Muizzu meets Xi Jinping amid strained relations with India I WATCH

India TV News  

Amid ongoing diplomatic tensions with India, Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu met his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping, in the national capital on Wednesday. His crucial visit, although it was scheduled, came nearly two days after a major row erupted following Muizzu's junior ministers's contentious remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his recent visit to Lakshadweep. President Dr Muizzu’s state visit …

Maldives opposition demands President Muizzu’s removal after several ruling leaders mocked India and PM Modi
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Maldives opposition demands President Muizzu’s removal after several ruling leaders mocked India and PM Modi

Op India  

Following Maldives’ Ministers’ disparaging remarks against India and Indians triggering a diplomatic row, minority leader in the Maldivian Parliament, Ali Azim, on Monday, January 8, called for the sacking of the archipelago’s President Mohamed Muizzu. Taking to X, Foreign Minister Moosa Zameer claimed that the ruling party remains “committed to fostering a constructive dialogue with all our partners, especially our …

Lakshadweep Vs Maldives row intensifies further as Male leader calls for no-confidence vote against President
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Lakshadweep Vs Maldives row intensifies further as Male leader calls for no-confidence vote against President

India TV News  

India-Maldives tensions: The situation for Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu might go out of the hands amid diplomatic tensions with India as Parliamentary Minority Leader, Ali Azim, on Monday, pushed to oust the newly appointed President through a no-confidence vote in the Parliament. he said in a post on X. Maldives ministers' contentious remarks Notably, the tension between India and Maldives …

Maldives Prez, Mohamed Muizzu visit marks shift from India to China
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Maldives Prez, Mohamed Muizzu visit marks shift from India to China

Live Mint  

President Mohamed Muizzu, accompanied by First Lady Sajidha Mohamed and a delegation of senior government officials, embarked on an official visit to China on January 7. Meanwhile, a tweet from Maldives Deputy Minister of Youth Empowerment Mariyam Shiuna, posted days after Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Lakshadweep, has sparked significant social media backlash. Numerous reports and social media posts …

Maldives President Muizzu arrives in China on five-day State visit
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Maldives President Muizzu arrives in China on five-day State visit

The Hindu  

Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu and First Lady Sajidha Mohamed on January 8 arrived in China on a five-day State visit. First Lady Sajidha Mohamed have arrived in Xiamen, in China's Fujian province, today on a state visit to China. pic.twitter.com/eNoXWzTn7l — The President's Office January 8, 2024 During Mr. Muizzu's visit, the Maldives and China will hold official talks and …

Maldives president Mohamed Muizzu to visit China next week
11 months, 4 weeks ago

Maldives president Mohamed Muizzu to visit China next week

Firstpost  

After a falling out with his mentor Abdullah Yameen, who guided Male close to Beijing, newly elected Maldives president Mohamed Muizzu, will make his maiden trip to China next week. At President Xi Jinping’s invitation, Muizzu and First Lady Sajidha Mohamed will visit China from January 8 to 12, the Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Hua Chunying said on Friday. Following …

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

PM Modi, President Muizzu agree to set up core group to further deepen India-Maldives ties
1 year, 1 month ago

PM Modi, President Muizzu agree to set up core group to further deepen India-Maldives ties

The Hindu  

India and the Maldives on Friday agreed to set up a core group to further deepen their partnership, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a “productive” meeting with newly-elected Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu on the sidelines of the UN’s COP 28 climate summit. According to the Prime Minister's Office, the two leaders discussed ways to further bolster India-Maldives relations in …

WORLD AFFAIRS | Is Maldives President Muizzu softening his stance on Indian troops?
1 year, 1 month ago

WORLD AFFAIRS | Is Maldives President Muizzu softening his stance on Indian troops?

The Hindu  

Published : Dec 02, 2023 13:51 IST - 4 MINS READ Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu on the sidelines of the United Nations climate summit in Dubai and agreed to set up a core group to carry forward the relationship, leading to speculation that Muizzu has gone soft on his demand that all Indian military personnel …

Why did Maldives President Muizzu ditch India for Turkey on his first foreign visit?
1 year, 1 month ago

Why did Maldives President Muizzu ditch India for Turkey on his first foreign visit?

India TV News  

Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu on Sunday left for Turkey on his first official visit instead of first visiting India, as is the custom for all newly-elected heads of government of all neighbouring countries except Pakistan. Even Abdullah Yameen, Muizzu's close associate and the openly pro-China leader of the Progressive Party of Maldives, came to India on his first foreign visit. …

Indian envoy to Maldives holds talks with Foreign Minister amid President Muizzu's call for withdrawing troops
1 year, 1 month ago

Indian envoy to Maldives holds talks with Foreign Minister amid President Muizzu's call for withdrawing troops

India TV News  

Indian Ambassador to Maldives Munu Mahawar on Thursday called on Maldivian Foreign Minister Moosa Zameer and held a 'productive discussion' focusing on the special partnership between the two countries. This comes after newly-elected President Mohamed Muizzu formally requested the Indian government to withdraw its military personnel from the 500,000-strong island country, raising concerns of a strain between countries. "I also …

India should read writing on the wall about troop presence in the Maldives
1 year, 1 month ago

India should read writing on the wall about troop presence in the Maldives

China Daily  

Mohamed Muizzu, the newly elected president of Maldives speaks during his inauguration ceremony in Male, Maldives November 17, 2023. Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu said last week, shortly after taking the oath of office, that he would ensure no foreign troops are stationed in the country to safeguard the country's sovereignty. Muizzu did not name India directly, but considering that only …

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