India  
 
NewsR.in

Mohamed Muizzu sworn in as Maldives president, says will remove 'foreign' troops

IndiaTimes Saturday, 18 November 2023
Newly sworn-in Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu has pledged to keep the archipelago nation free of any foreign military presence in order to maintain its independence and sovereignty. This commitment is significant as Muizzu had previously promised to remove Indian military personnel from the Maldives. The Maldives is an important neighbor for India in the Indian Ocean Region, and their bilateral ties have been improving. Muizzu's close ties with China during his predecessor's term have also been a point of interest.
0
shares		ShareTweetSavePostSend
 
Video Credit: Oneindia - Published
News video: Maldives Asks Indian Military to Withdraw, Announces President Muizzu | Oneindia news

Maldives Asks Indian Military to Withdraw, Announces President Muizzu | Oneindia news 02:27

 Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu requested India's military withdrawal a day after his inauguration. Talks between governments are ongoing. Muizzu vowed to remove foreign troops, alarming India. Affiliated with pro-China sentiments, Muizzu's ties with former President Yameen raise concerns for...

You Might Like


Related videos from verified sources

Maldives: Muizzu to annul decisions made by Solih; reviews over 100 deals with India | Oneindia News [Video]

Maldives: Muizzu to annul decisions made by Solih; reviews over 100 deals with India | Oneindia News

A senior Maldivian official said that there were 77 Indian military peronnel in the Maldives and the new government was reviewing more than 100 agreements signed with New Delhi. This comes a day after..

Credit: Oneindia     Duration: 03:03Published
Maldives President-elect Mohamed Muizzu calls for withdrawal of India troops | Oneindia News [Video]

Maldives President-elect Mohamed Muizzu calls for withdrawal of India troops | Oneindia News

The Maldives's incoming president Mohamed Muizzu has called on Indian troops to leave after taking office later this week. However, he said that he does not want to redraw regional balance by bringing..

Credit: Oneindia     Duration: 02:17Published