Mohamed Muizzu
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China says 'firmly opposes external interference' in Maldives in a veiled attack on India
World | Jan 11, 2024, 07:22 PM ISTThe statement comes at a time when India and Maldives have been involved in a diplomatic row following derogatory statements made by three Maldivian ministers against Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
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Maldives ministers who made derogatory remarks against PM Modi suspended indefinitely
World | Jan 10, 2024, 11:15 PM ISTEarlier on Sunday, the government of Maldives issued a statement saying it was aware of derogatory remarks on social media platforms against foreign leaders and high-ranking individuals and added it did not represent the views of the government.
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Maldives' ruling party propogated anti-India campaign, spread disinformation during polls: Report
World | Jan 10, 2024, 09:29 PM ISTFollowing an 11-week-long observation in the archipelagic nation in the Indian Ocean, upon the invitation of national authorities, the EU EOM found the campaign run by the PPM-PNC coalition was based on fears of Indian influences on the nation.
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Maldives President Muizzu meets Xi Jinping amid strained relations with India I WATCH
World | Jan 10, 2024, 06:58 PM ISTMuizzu, who is currently on a five-day visit to China, was accorded a red carpet welcome and a 21-gun salute after reaching the airport.
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Maldives proposed President Muizzu's visit to New Delhi
World | Jan 09, 2024, 09:25 PM ISTPresident Muizzu is currently on a five-day visit to China, where he appealed for increased efforts to attract Chinese tourists to the Maldives, especially in light of cancellations by Indian tourists.
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Maldives travel body extends 'sincere apology' to India amid flurry of hotels, flights cancellations
World | Jan 09, 2024, 08:39 PM ISTMaldives Association of Travel Agents and Tour Operators (MATATO)’s appeal came in a letter to the CEO of an online travel platform in India after it announced the suspension of all flight bookings to the island nation on its website in solidarity with India.
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Maldives President urges China to send more tourists amid massive backlash among Indian visitors
World | Jan 09, 2024, 07:21 PM ISTMuizzu’s appeal for more Chinese tourists came amid a diplomatic row following the derogatory remarks by some Maldivian ministers against Prime Minister Modi after he posted a video of him on a pristine beach during his recent visit to Lakshadweep.
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Maldives row intensifies further as Opposition leader calls for no-confidence motion against Muizzu
World | Jan 09, 2024, 06:32 PM ISTThe tension between India and Maldives rose after Mariyam Shiuna, now suspended, Deputy Minister of Youth Empowerment, Information and Arts, criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent visit to Lakshadweep.
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Amid strained ties with India, Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu departs for China
World | Jan 08, 2024, 09:03 AM ISTDuring the visit, Maldives and China are expected to sign several agreements to further bolster their bilateral relations, and Xi will host a welcome ceremony and a welcome banquet for Muizzu. Earlier Maldives Presidents have visited India first, but Muizzu went to Turkey instead in November.
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Maldives President Muizzu claims Indian govt agreed to withdraw its troops from island nation
World | Dec 04, 2023, 03:09 PM ISTMaldivian 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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Why did Maldives President Muizzu ditch India for Turkey on his first foreign visit?
World | Nov 28, 2023, 05:18 PM ISTMuizzu departed for Turkey on Sunday with First Lady Sajidha Mohamed and met Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan during his visit. He recently secured UAE aid for India-funded Male Airport project, signalling a change in foreign policy to reduce dependence on India.
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Indian envoy to Maldives meets Foreign Minister amid President Muizzu's call for withdrawing troops
World | Nov 24, 2023, 12:23 PM ISTZameer 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.
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Explained | Why does Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu want Indian security personnel out?
Explainers | Nov 24, 2023, 10:28 AM ISTMuizzu formally requested India to withdraw its military personnel from the country during a meeting with Union Minister Kiren Rijiju. India and the Maldives agreed to discuss 'workable solutions' to continue the use of Indian military platforms, said government sources.
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Maldives reveals it has 77 Indian military personnel in Male, over 100 agreements under scrutiny
World | Nov 19, 2023, 11:18 PM ISTThere were 24 Indian military personnel to manage the first helicopter, 25 Indians to manage the Dornier aircraft, 26 personnel to manage the second helicopter, and two more for maintenance and engineering, Firuzul was quoted as saying by the Maldivian media.
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Maldives newly elected President again vows to remove Indian troops, says will have no foreign army
World | Nov 18, 2023, 11:56 AM ISTMuizzu, a close associate of former Maldives President Abdulla Yameen who forged close ties with China during his Presidency from 2013 to 2018, defeated India-friendly incumbent Solih in the presidential runoff held in September.