President-Elect Muizzu Pledges Immediate Removal of Foreign Troops from Maldives

President-elect Dr Mohamed Muizzu pledged at a victory rally on 2 October 2023 to remove all foreign soldiers from the Maldives on his first day in office, specifically highlighting Indian troops. He criticized outgoing President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih's economic policies, claiming half of the nation's debt is owed to one country. Muizzu also outlined domestic priorities including financial empowerment for women and senior citizens, and promoting the Dhivehi language and Islamic religion. Solih defended his foreign policy and urged the Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) to act responsibly as the opposition. Analysts note that the Maldives cannot completely alienate India.

President-elect Dr Mohamed Muizzu pledged at a victory rally on 2 October 2023 to remove all foreign soldiers from the Maldives on his first day in office, specifically highlighting Indian troops. He criticized outgoing President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih's economic policies, claiming half of the nation's debt is owed to one country. Muizzu also outlined domestic priorities including financial empowerment for women and senior citizens, and promoting the Dhivehi language and Islamic religion. Solih defended his foreign policy and urged the Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) to act responsibly as the opposition. Analysts note that the Maldives cannot completely alienate India.

President-elect Dr Mohamed Muizzu pledged at a victory rally on 2 October 2023 to remove all foreign soldiers from the Maldives on his first day in office, specifically highlighting Indian troops. He criticized outgoing President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih's economic policies, claiming half of the nation's debt is owed to one country. Muizzu also outlined domestic priorities including financial empowerment for women and senior citizens, and promoting the Dhivehi language and Islamic religion. Solih defended his foreign policy and urged the Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) to act responsibly as the opposition. Analysts note that the Maldives cannot completely alienate India.

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