Maldives president denies missile deal linked to Turkish ship
President Mohamed Muizzu denied rumours that the Maldives is buying missiles for a naval vessel donated by Turkey, TCG Volkan (P-343). At a press conference on May 4, 2025, he called the claims 'empty lies' and reiterated that no missiles were purchased. The vessel is missile-capable but unarmed. The donation is part of defence cooperation with Turkey. Muizzu stressed the need to develop the armed forces' capacity without offensive weapons.
President Mohamed Muizzu denied rumours that the Maldives is buying missiles for a naval vessel donated by Turkey, TCG Volkan (P-343). At a press conference on May 4, 2025, he called the claims 'empty lies' and reiterated that no missiles were purchased. The vessel is missile-capable but unarmed. The donation is part of defence cooperation with Turkey. Muizzu stressed the need to develop the armed forces' capacity without offensive weapons.
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President Mohamed Muizzu denied rumours that the Maldives is buying missiles for a naval vessel donated by Turkey, TCG Volkan (P-343). At a press conference on May 4, 2025, he called the claims 'empty lies' and reiterated that no missiles were purchased. The vessel is missile-capable but unarmed. The donation is part of defence cooperation with Turkey. Muizzu stressed the need to develop the armed forces' capacity without offensive weapons.
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