Top Government Officials Absent from India’s Republic Day Reception Amid Diplomatic Tensions

Key Maldivian government officials including President Dr Mohamed Muizzu, Vice President Hussain Mohamed Latheef, and Foreign Minister Moosa Zameer were absent from India's 75th Republic Day reception at Hotel Jen in Male' on 28 January 2024, citing time constraints. The Indian High Commission was not informed in advance. The absence follows President Muizzu's comments that the Maldives is not in any country's backyard, interpreted as anti-India. Opposition parties MDP and The Democrats condemned the remarks, and Qasim Ibrahim called for an apology. The event was attended by former presidents and other dignitaries.

Key Maldivian government officials including President Dr Mohamed Muizzu, Vice President Hussain Mohamed Latheef, and Foreign Minister Moosa Zameer were absent from India's 75th Republic Day reception at Hotel Jen in Male' on 28 January 2024, citing time constraints. The Indian High Commission was not informed in advance. The absence follows President Muizzu's comments that the Maldives is not in any country's backyard, interpreted as anti-India. Opposition parties MDP and The Democrats condemned the remarks, and Qasim Ibrahim called for an apology. The event was attended by former presidents and other dignitaries.

Key Maldivian government officials including President Dr Mohamed Muizzu, Vice President Hussain Mohamed Latheef, and Foreign Minister Moosa Zameer were absent from India's 75th Republic Day reception at Hotel Jen in Male' on 28 January 2024, citing time constraints. The Indian High Commission was not informed in advance. The absence follows President Muizzu's comments that the Maldives is not in any country's backyard, interpreted as anti-India. Opposition parties MDP and The Democrats condemned the remarks, and Qasim Ibrahim called for an apology. The event was attended by former presidents and other dignitaries.

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