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  India, Maldives hold fifth round of defence talks for first time after withdrawal of Indian troops

  World | September 07, 2024 11:13 IST

  The talks focused on expanding bilateral defence cooperation and expediting the implementation of various projects in this regard. These talks are significant as India's relations with the Maldives strained after President Mohamed Muizzu came to power.

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

  World | June 04, 2024 18:34 IST

  Several weeks following the withdrawal of Indian military personnel from the Maldives, the two helicopters donated by New Delhi to the island nation are now being consistently utilized, with an MNDF soldier accompanying each operation.

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  Maldivian pilots not capable of operating aviation platforms gifted by India, says Defence Minister

  World | May 13, 2024 9:52 IST

  The Maldivian minister's remarks came days after India completed the withdrawal of 76 military personnel from the archipelago nation. His remarks came as a surprise as officials from the current administration previously claimed that there were capable pilots in the military.

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  76 Indian troops replaced by civilians in Maldives to operate India-gifted aviation platforms

  World | May 11, 2024 17:46 IST

  Indian soldiers operating the aviation platforms have been replaced by civilian employees of the Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), said Maldives' foreign minister Moosa Zameer. India-Maldives ties deteriorated after President Mohamed Muizzu demanded the expulsion of Indian troops.

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  India completes withdrawal of troops from Maldives ahead of today's deadline

  World | May 10, 2024 16:32 IST

  Maldives' pro-China President Mohamed Muizzu set the deadline of May 10 for the complete withdrawal of Indian military personnel from the country. Muizzu has previously accused India of meddling in the internal affairs of the Maldives, despite it being a crucial maritime neighbour.

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  Maldives Foreign Minister in India for first time after tensions flare between Male, New Delhi

  World | May 08, 2024 22:20 IST

  Announcing Zameer's visit, the Ministry of External Affairs said it is expected to lend further momentum to the bilateral cooperation.

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  India calls back 51 personnel from Maldives, confirms island nation as withdrawal deadline looms

  World | May 07, 2024 19:27 IST

  According to previous announcements by the Maldives government, 88 Indian soldiers were stationed in the country to operate two helicopters, a Dornier aircraft and at the Senahiya military hospital. The two helicopters and the Dronier aircraft were gifted by India.

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

  World | April 15, 2024 12:16 IST

  Muizzu announced the withdrawal of the second Indian military contingent from the Maldives while speaking during a campaign event in Addu city for the ruling People's National Congress party candidates ahead of the parliamentary elections scheduled for April 21.

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

  World | April 03, 2024 20:26 IST

  The first batch of around 25 Indian personnel manning a helicopter departed from the island nation ahead of the March 10 deadline. India agreed to replace its military personnel operating the three aviation platforms in the Maldives by May 10 after a high-level meeting in February.

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

  World | March 28, 2024 11:06 IST

  A Maldivian Foreign Ministry official, who spoke to Mihaaru News on the condition of anonymity, said India and Male had signed an agreement in February this year but added the details of the same could not be made public.

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

  World | March 17, 2024 16:57 IST

  he pro-China Maldivian leader's remarks came days after the first batch of Indian military personnel operating a helicopter gifted by India left the island nation after Muizzu stepped up his anti-India rhetoric.

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

  World | March 12, 2024 17:05 IST

  Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin said he was not aware of the specifics but added Beijing supports Maldives in safeguarding its sovereignty and working with other countries on the basis of equality".

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

  World | March 12, 2024 14:45 IST

  Maldives' pro-China President Mohamed Muizzu came to power on an election campaign demanding the withdrawal of Indian troops from the island nation. India has agreed to replace its military personnel operating the three aviation platforms in the Maldives by May 10.

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  'No Indian troops in Maldives after May 10, neither in 'uniform nor in 'civilian' clothing': Muizzu

  World | March 05, 2024 20:27 IST

  "There will be no Indian troops in the country come May 10. Not in uniform and not in civilian clothing. Indian military will not be residing in this country in any form of clothing. I state this with confidence," said Muizzu.

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  Maldives: Civilian crew replacing Indian soldiers arrives in line with Muizzu's 'India out' campaign

  World | February 27, 2024 7:37 IST

  According to the statement released by the Maldivian Defence Ministry on Monday said, "The civilian crew who will operate the helicopter in place of the Indian troops currently stationed in Seenu Gan (Addu city) has arrived in Maldives this evening."

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  'Maldives couldn't be found on maps 25 yrs ago...': Ex-Defence Min as she calls Muizzu immature

  World | February 26, 2024 12:51 IST

  The comments come in the backdrop of a recent controversy triggered by social media posts by a minister and other leaders in the Maldives days after Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the Lakshadweep archipelago.

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

  World | February 26, 2024 12:00 IST

  Abdulla said that 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.

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  Muizzu claims India agrees to withdraw its troops by May: 'Won't allow any country to interfere...'

  World | February 05, 2024 13:17 IST

  Maldivian President's Mohamed Muizzu claim came days after his foreign ministry claimed that India has agreed to "replace" military personnel in three aviation platforms by May 10. However, New Delhi did not reiterate the same stance.

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  Maldives President Muizzu claims Indian govt agreed to withdraw its troops from island nation

  World | December 04, 2023 15:09 IST

  Maldivian President Muizzu said his top officials conveyed the Indian Government’s assurance to honour and respect the desire of the Maldivian people to abstain from accommodating foreign military presence within the country.

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  Indian envoy to Maldives meets Foreign Minister amid President Muizzu's call for withdrawing troops

  World | November 24, 2023 12:23 IST

  Zameer was appointed as the Maldives Foreign Minister by Muizzu after the latter took oath as the President on November 17 at a ceremony attended by Mahawar and Union Minister Kiren Rijiju. He promised External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar to work with India on several issues of mutual interest.