Indian Soldiers Leaving Maldives: Male Asked Them to Go Two Months Ago
Maldives President Muizzu requests India to withdraw its 88 military personnel by March 15, following Male’s appeal for troop removal two months ago. The official communication was reported by PTI. As of now, India is urged to comply with the deadline.
The Public Policy Secretary at the Maldivian President’s Office, Abdulla Nazim Ibrahim, has officially communicated that the island nation has requested the withdrawal of Indian military personnel by March 15. According to the SunOnline newspaper, he emphasized that under the policy of President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu and this administration, Indian military personnel are not permitted to remain in the Maldives
Maldives and India established a core group for troop withdrawal, holding its inaugural meeting with Indian High Commissioner Munu Mahawar in attendance. Abdulla Nazim Ibrahim stated the agenda aimed at requesting troop withdrawal by March 15.
Pro-China leader Mohamed Muizzu, who took office in November, officially asked India to withdraw its military personnel. Muizzu emphasized the strong mandate from the Maldivian people for this request. The move aligns with his diplomatic approach, seeking closer ties with Beijing and indirectly addressing recent tensions with India. The situation adds complexity to regional dynamics, highlighting geopolitical shifts in the Indian Ocean region.
Dhairya Saraswat 
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