Mohamed Muizzu
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Maldives: Muizzu says Indian troops from second aviation platform to depart by this month
World | Apr 03, 2024, 08:26 PM ISTThe 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 | Mar 28, 2024, 11:06 AM ISTA 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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'Muizzu must stop being stubborn, seek dialogue with neighbours to overcome...': Ex-President
World | Mar 25, 2024, 12:54 PM ISTSolih said he had seen media reports that suggest Maldives President Muizzu wants to talk to India for debt restructuring. However, the financial challenges are not caused by Indian loans.
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Maldives' maritime surveillance not a concern of 'external parties': Muizzu's latest attack on India
World | Mar 17, 2024, 04:57 PM ISThe 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 | Mar 12, 2024, 05:05 PM ISTChinese 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 | Mar 12, 2024, 02:45 PM ISTMaldives' 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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India's boycott impacted country, people of Maldives are sorry: Ex-President Mohamed Nasheed
World | Mar 09, 2024, 10:44 AM ISTIndia-Maldives ties have nosedived after pro-China President Mohamed Muizzu came to power and a diplomatic row involving derogatory language against PM Modi. Nasheed said India's boycott call hurt the tourism sector of the Maldives and praised New Delhi's responsible approach towards challenges.
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Maldives's Muizzu not to renew agreement with India for hydrographic surveys: 'Details are our...'
World | Mar 06, 2024, 04:00 PM ISTMuizzu said that the Maldives Ministry of Defence is making efforts to obtain the facilities required for conducting the hydrographic surveys by the country itself.
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Relations with Maldives don't target, can't be disrupted by 'third party': China
World | Mar 06, 2024, 11:19 AM ISTThe relations between New Delhi and Male have been strained since President Mohamed Muizzu came to power in the Maldives. Muizzu has set a deadline for the withdrawal of the first group of Indian military personnel to leave the island nation by March 10.
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'No Indian troops in Maldives after May 10, neither in 'uniform nor in 'civilian' clothing': Muizzu
World | Mar 05, 2024, 08:27 PM 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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China inks agreement to provide free military assistance to Maldives amid strained ties with India
World | Mar 05, 2024, 12:57 PM ISTChina signed an agreement with the Maldives to provide free military assistance to build stronger bilateral ties. This comes after relations between India and the Maldives remain strained following President Mohamed Muizzu's demand for the withdrawal of Indian troops.
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India to open 'strategic base' close to Maldives in a countermeasure to Muizzu's pro-China policy
World | Mar 03, 2024, 06:42 PM ISTThe Indian Navy said it is bolstering forces on "strategically important" islands close to the Maldives. The new base will be opened on March 6 on Lakshadweep islands. It said it would turn an existing small detachment into an "independent naval unit".
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Chinese research vessel, over which India raised concerns, departs from Maldives
World | Feb 28, 2024, 11:22 PM ISTThe Chinese research vessel Xiang Yang Hong 3 docked on February 23 in Thilafushi, about 7.5 km to the west of Male despite India's concerns over alleged surveillance. The China-friendly Maldives government said the ship won't conduct any research in Maldivian waters.
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Maldives: Civilian crew replacing Indian soldiers arrives in line with Muizzu's 'India out' campaign
World | Feb 27, 2024, 07:37 AM ISTAccording 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 | Feb 26, 2024, 12:51 PM ISTThe 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 | Feb 26, 2024, 12:00 PM ISTAbdulla 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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Maldives: Big relief for Muizzu as Supreme Court suspends amendment simpifying impeachment bid
World | Feb 08, 2024, 10:20 PM ISTAfter seven lawmakers resigned from Parliament last year to assume positions in Muizzu’s administration, the opposition MDP amended standing orders so less votes are needed to impeach the President. The Attorney General’s Office filed on January 28 to suspend the amendment.
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Indian military personnel in Maldives to be replaced by 'competent technical personnel': MEA
World | Feb 08, 2024, 07:33 PM ISTIndia and the Maldives on a "set of mutually workable solutions" to enable the continued operation of Indian aviation platform in the archipelago nation during a high-level meeting earlier this month. Maldives' pro-China President Mohamed Muizzu had long called for the withdrawal of Indian troops.
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Maldives remains at 'high risk' of external, overall debt distress: IMF
World | Feb 08, 2024, 04:22 PM ISTThe IMF also said that without changing policies, Maldives remains at highly vulnerable to climate change risks with high levels of fiscal deficits and public debts. Muizzu's mentor and former President Abdullah Yameen also borrowed heavily from China that drove the country in a debt crisis.
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Maldives to reach point of no 'foreign' military presence soon, says President Muizzu
World | Feb 07, 2024, 11:04 PM ISTMuizzu on Monday said the first group of Indian military personnel will be sent back from the Maldives before March 10 and the remaining before May 10. India has around 80 military personnel there to operate two advanced light helicopters and an aircraft to carry out humanitarian missions.