Maldives has asked India to remove its military personnel from the country by March 15. Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu made the request after his recent visit to China, aligning the nation closer to Beijing. There are currently 88 Indian military personnel in the Maldives. The move follows diplomatic tensions and "derogatory" remarks by Maldives ministers against Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The nations have formed a core group to negotiate the troop withdrawal. President Muizzu aims to reduce dependency on India and review over 100 bilateral agreements with New Delhi.

Maldives has asked India to remove its military personnel from the country by March 15. Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu made the request after his recent visit to China, aligning the nation closer to Beijing. There are currently 88 Indian military personnel in the Maldives. The move follows diplomatic tensions and "derogatory" remarks by Maldives ministers against Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The nations have formed a core group to negotiate the troop withdrawal. President Muizzu aims to reduce dependency on India and review over 100 bilateral agreements with New Delhi.

on January 14, 2024

Maldives has asked India to remove its military personnel from the country by March 15. Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu made the request after his recent visit to China, aligning the nation closer to Beijing. There are currently 88 Indian military personnel in the Maldives. The move follows diplomatic tensions and "derogatory" remarks by Maldives ministers against Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The nations have formed a core group to negotiate the troop withdrawal. President Muizzu aims to reduce dependency on India and review over 100 bilateral agreements with New Delhi.

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