The Maldives’ first presidential visit to Pakistan in 11 years highlights a broader shift towards strategic autonomy following the withdrawal of Indian military personnel in 2024. As Malé deepens cooperation with Islamabad
In an unprecedented move, an emergency motion was submitted to the Maldivian Parliament on Monday, accusing the government of neglecting the recent storming of Maldivian fishing boats by Indian soldiers. The motion,
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The Government of India, on Sunday, has agreed to expedite the withdrawal of Indian military personnel based in the Maldives under various military agreements. The first meeting of the High-Level Core Group
More In an exclusive interview with the Times of India, Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu emphasized the need for a “Pro-Maldives” foreign policy, balancing regional alliances and safeguarding the nation’s democratic values. The president
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In a significant announcement, the Maldives government has officially confirmed the presence of 77 Indian military personnel within its territory. The disclosure was made by the Under Secretary for Public Policy at
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A massive Western media barrage was to be expected caricaturing the election result of the runoff in the Maldives presidential poll in binary terms as China’s “gain” being India’s “loss”. It further laments that
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Overcoming apprehensions, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has congratulated the Maldivian President-elect Dr. Mohamed Muizzu on his election victory, and re-affirmed India’s commitment to strengthening its relations with Maldives. Muizzu ran a
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Maldives recorded no terrorism-linked fatality in 2022, as in 2021. The abduction and killing of blogger Yameen Rasheed by a local affiliate of Al-Qaeda on April 23, 2017, was the last fatal
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