CDF Reassures MNDF’s Full Control Over Maldives Territory and Assets

Chief of Defence Force Lt Gen Abdulla Shamaal affirmed in an interview that the Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF) has full sovereignty and control over all territory and assets, dispelling claims of foreign military presence, particularly from India. He stated that no military bases are under foreign control. India's contributions include two helicopters, a Dornier aircraft, and coast guard vessels, all operated under MNDF command. Shamaal denied allegations of an Indian-aided coast guard port in Uthuru Thilafalhu (UTF), reiterating commitment to sovereignty.

Chief of Defence Force Lt Gen Abdulla Shamaal affirmed in an interview that the Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF) has full sovereignty and control over all territory and assets, dispelling claims of foreign military presence, particularly from India. He stated that no military bases are under foreign control. India's contributions include two helicopters, a Dornier aircraft, and coast guard vessels, all operated under MNDF command. Shamaal denied allegations of an Indian-aided coast guard port in Uthuru Thilafalhu (UTF), reiterating commitment to sovereignty.

Chief of Defence Force Lt Gen Abdulla Shamaal affirmed in an interview that the Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF) has full sovereignty and control over all territory and assets, dispelling claims of foreign military presence, particularly from India. He stated that no military bases are under foreign control. India's contributions include two helicopters, a Dornier aircraft, and coast guard vessels, all operated under MNDF command. Shamaal denied allegations of an Indian-aided coast guard port in Uthuru Thilafalhu (UTF), reiterating commitment to sovereignty.

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