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President Muizzu Reiterates Commitment to Recover ‘Lost’ Ocean Territory

President Mohamed Muizzu, in his Martyrs' Day address, reiterated his commitment to recover the part of Maldives' EEZ lost due to an ITLOS ruling. The dispute with Mauritius over Blenheim Reef resulted in the Maldives gaining 92,563 sq m, retaining 47,232 sq m, but losing about 45,331 sq m from its claimed EEZ. Former President Solih noted the positive aspect of a fully internationally recognized border. Muizzu, during his campaign, said the Maldives 'lost' territory, drawing parallels to Sultan Ali VI's martyrdom.

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President Mohamed Muizzu, in his Martyrs' Day address, reiterated his commitment to recover the part of Maldives' EEZ lost due to an ITLOS ruling. The dispute with Mauritius over Blenheim Reef resulted in the Maldives gaining 92,563 sq m, retaining 47,232 sq m, but losing about 45,331 sq m from its claimed EEZ. Former President Solih noted the positive aspect of a fully internationally recognized border. Muizzu, during his campaign, said the Maldives 'lost' territory, drawing parallels to Sultan Ali VI's martyrdom.

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