Mohamed Muizzu
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India’s helicopters being flown with Maldives defence personnel onboard: Report
World | Jun 04, 2024, 06:34 PM ISTSeveral 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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'Thanks to Maldives, Israelis can now explore beauty of Lakshadweep': Israel after Muizzu's decision
World | Jun 03, 2024, 09:39 PM ISTThe Israeli Foreign Ministry made the recommendations after the Maldivian government's decision to make the legal amendments necessary to ban entry into the Maldives on Israeli passports as soon as possible.
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Maldives announces to impose ban on Israeli passport due to THIS reason, latter issues advisory
World | Jun 03, 2024, 12:00 AM ISTThe Maldives government is set to prohibit entry for Israelis into the stunning Indian Ocean archipelago famous for its opulent resorts. This decision from Male follows mounting public outcry in the primarily Muslim country regarding the conflict in Gaza.
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'Will consider only if...': MEA rejects Maldives minister's 'India seeking FTA with Male' claim
World | May 30, 2024, 07:08 PM ISTDenying reports of offering any Free Trade Agreement (FTA) proposals to Maldives, the Ministry of External Affairs on Thursday said that if Maldives is considering FTA with India, it will surely be looked into.
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India negotiating free trade agreement with Maldives despite turbulent relations with Muizzu: Report
World | May 26, 2024, 01:01 PM ISTAccording to the Maldives trade minister, President Muizzu has offered free trade agreements to all countries, in order to enter into agreements with as many countries as possible to offer ease in trade activities.
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Maldives to launch India's RuPay service despite tensions between two nations
World | May 23, 2024, 08:31 PM ISTDespite the challenges in their relationship, the Maldives is set to introduce India's RuPay service, hailed by a senior minister as a means to "strengthen the Maldivian Rufiyaa." RuPay, developed by the NPCI, stands as India's pioneering card payment network.
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76 Indian troops replaced by civilians in Maldives to operate India-gifted aviation platforms
World | May 11, 2024, 05:46 PM ISTIndian 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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'Will ensure it's not repeated': Maldives' foreign minister on derogatory remarks towards PM Modi
World | May 10, 2024, 11:59 AM ISTRelations between India and the Maldives soured after three Maldivian deputy ministers made derogatory remarks towards PM Modi, leading to a tourism boycott of the country. The bilateral relations were already in hot waters due to President Mohamed Muizzu's pro-China policies.
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'Neighbourhood first': Jaishankar assures his Maldivian counterpart in a fresh attempt to mend ties
World | May 09, 2024, 08:58 PM ISTIn his opening remarks, Jaishankar extended a "very very warm welcome" to Zameer on his first visit to the country in his current capacity, which the EAM said provides an opportunity to discuss bilateral ties and chart out future directions.
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'Our economy depends on it': Maldives urges Indians to contribute to its tourism as numbers decline
World | May 07, 2024, 09:16 AM ISTThe number of Indian tourists in the Maldives has sharply declined in 2024, taking it from the topmost to the sixth position after January following a decrease of 42 per cent in arrivals. This decline has been attributed to President Mohamed Muizzu's pro-China foreign policy.
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India, Maldives review withdrawal of Indian military personnel from the island nation
World | May 03, 2024, 10:22 PM ISTMohamed Muizzu, widely seen as a pro-China leader, pushed for ousting Indian military personnel from his country after assuming charge as the president of the island nation.
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India, Maldives officials hold talks days before withdrawal of Indian troops deadline
World | May 01, 2024, 08:43 PM ISTThe development comes weeks after India allowed the export of certain quantities of essential commodities at the request of the Maldivian government and days before Male set a deadline to withdraw Indian troops from the island nation.
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Maldives: Muizzu extends grip on power as 6 independents join party after win in parliamentary polls
World | Apr 24, 2024, 07:31 PM ISTMuizzu's party won 66 of 93 seats in the parliament in Sunday's election and with the entry of the independent candidates, the People's National Congress-led coalition now has a "supermajority" with 78 seats. The elections were closely watched by India and China amid geopolitical tensions.
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Muizzu's party wins Maldives polls despite geopolitical turbulence: What does this mean for India?
Explainers | Apr 22, 2024, 03:04 PM ISTMaldives voters handed President Mohamed Muizzu's party a landslide win at parliamentary elections, an outcome set to shift the Indian Ocean archipelago closer to China and away from traditional partner India.
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Maldivian President Muizzu secures ‘supermajority’ in parliamentary polls: Report
World | Apr 22, 2024, 06:46 AM ISTAccording to preliminary results, PNC secured over 60 constituencies accounting for almost two-thirds of the parliament.
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Maldives Parliamentary Election begins- a test of strength for President Muizzu's anti-India stand
World | Apr 21, 2024, 01:25 PM ISTAccording to local media reports, a total of 368 candidates, including candidates from Muizzu's Peoples National Congress (PNC), contesting the elections. Besides, 130 of these candidates are contesting as independents.
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Maldives President Muizzu allegedly involved in corruption, claims leaked report
World | Apr 18, 2024, 06:51 AM ISTPresident Muizzu responded to corruption allegations declaring that the opposition “cannot show any wrongdoing on his part regardless of how far attempts to implicate him are taken”.
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Maldives President Muizzu announces second batch of Indian military personnel leaves Male
World | Apr 15, 2024, 12:16 PM ISTMuizzu 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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PM Modi wishes Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu on Eid-ul-Fitr amid frosty relations
World | Apr 10, 2024, 08:43 PM ISTPM Modi's greetings to Muizzu comes as the two countries are experiencing strained ties over the latter's decision to expel Indian military personnel from the archipelago nation. Several Muslim countries are celebrating Eid-ul-Fitr on Wednesday, marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan.
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Maldives's ex-minister disdains Indian flag in latest 'India-out' campaign, apologises after outrage
World | Apr 08, 2024, 11:13 AM ISTThe latest development came ahead of the Parliamentary elections wherein Mariyam Shiuna "deliberately" replaced MDP's poll campaign poster with the Ashok Chakra. However, she later apologised.