Indian High Commissioner Pays Farewell Call on President; Reaffirms Close Bilateral Relations

Outgoing Indian High Commissioner Munu Mahawar paid a farewell call on President Mohamed Muizzu at the President's Office on Thursday, 5 December 2024. President Muizzu thanked Mahawar for his efforts in strengthening Maldives-India relations during a critical period. Mahawar reaffirmed India's support for the Maldives' development and commended the President's leadership. They discussed implementation of the vision document agreed in October and ways to accelerate cooperation. Relations had deteriorated after Muizzu took office in November 2023, with issues such as the expulsion of Indian troops and derogatory statements, but have improved following Muizzu's visit to Delhi and a credit swap agreement. India's External Affairs Ministry confirmed that G. Balasubramanian will be the next High Commissioner.

Outgoing Indian High Commissioner Munu Mahawar paid a farewell call on President Mohamed Muizzu at the President's Office on Thursday, 5 December 2024. President Muizzu thanked Mahawar for his efforts in strengthening Maldives-India relations during a critical period. Mahawar reaffirmed India's support for the Maldives' development and commended the President's leadership. They discussed implementation of the vision document agreed in October and ways to accelerate cooperation. Relations had deteriorated after Muizzu took office in November 2023, with issues such as the expulsion of Indian troops and derogatory statements, but have improved following Muizzu's visit to Delhi and a credit swap agreement. India's External Affairs Ministry confirmed that G. Balasubramanian will be the next High Commissioner.

Outgoing Indian High Commissioner Munu Mahawar paid a farewell call on President Mohamed Muizzu at the President's Office on Thursday, 5 December 2024. President Muizzu thanked Mahawar for his efforts in strengthening Maldives-India relations during a critical period. Mahawar reaffirmed India's support for the Maldives' development and commended the President's leadership. They discussed implementation of the vision document agreed in October and ways to accelerate cooperation. Relations had deteriorated after Muizzu took office in November 2023, with issues such as the expulsion of Indian troops and derogatory statements, but have improved following Muizzu's visit to Delhi and a credit swap agreement. India's External Affairs Ministry confirmed that G. Balasubramanian will be the next High Commissioner.

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