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“Maldives’ Jurisdiction Not A Concern Of External Parties”: President Mohamed Muizzu

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“Maldives’ Jurisdiction Not A Concern Of External Parties”: President Mohamed Muizzu

Male: Asserting that Maldives is not a small nation, President Mohamed Muizzu has said that the steps taken by his government to ensure the Indian Ocean island nation’s security on its own should not concern any “external parties”. The pro-China Maldivian leader’s comments came days after the first batch of Indian military personnel operating a…

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Ex President Nasheed Amid Row With India

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Ex President Nasheed Amid Row With India

Mr Nasheed acknowledged India’s historically responsible approach in dealing with such matters New Delhi: Former Maldivian President Mohamed Nasheed on Friday expressed concerns over the repercussions of India’s recent boycott call, particularly in the realm of tourism. Mr Nasheed, currently in India, also issued an apology on behalf of the Maldivian people. The diplomatic strain…

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Ex President Nasheed Amid Row With India

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Ex President Nasheed Amid Row With India

Mr Nasheed acknowledged India’s historically responsible approach in dealing with such matters New Delhi: Former Maldivian President Mohamed Nasheed on Friday expressed concerns over the repercussions of India’s recent boycott call, particularly in the realm of tourism. Mr Nasheed, currently in India, also issued an apology on behalf of the Maldivian people. The diplomatic strain…

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Maldives President says no Indian troops to remain on his island; not even in civilian clothing

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Maldives President says no Indian troops to remain on his island; not even in civilian clothing

Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu. File | Photo Credit: AP Stepping up his anti-India rhetoric, Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu has affirmed that no Indian military personnel, not even those in civilian clothing, would be present inside his country after May 10, a media report said on March 5. Mr. Muizzu’s statement comes less than a week…

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India looking to engage with the new Maldives govt. on all issues, says MEA

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India looking to engage with the new Maldives govt. on all issues, says MEA

“The people have decided and don’t want Indian troops to stay in the Maldives. Therefore, foreign soldiers cannot be here against our sentiments, against our will,’’ the President-elect said. | Photo Credit: AFP India looks forward to engaging the new Maldives government on “all issues”, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Thursday, responding to…

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Maldivian voters start early on polling day to choose next President

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Maldivian voters start early on polling day to choose next President

Voters seen at a polling station in Maldivian capital Male Saturday morning, on the day of the Presidential elections of the Indian Ocean Archipelago. | Photo Credit: Meera Srinivasan  Maldivian voters, known for their high, near-90% turnout in past elections, began lining up at polling stations in capital Male early on Saturday, to choose their…

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