Maldives Seeks to Firmly Establish Sovereignty While Still Building External Defence Ties: Minister Maumoon

Minister of Defence Mohamed Ghassan Maumoon stated at the Shangri-La Dialogue 2024 that the Muizzu administration opposes any permanent foreign military presence in the Maldives. He emphasized that defence cooperation must respect the nation's sovereignty and focus on building self-defense capacity, maintaining ties, and addressing maritime terrorism, illegal incursions, and climate change. Maumoon noted the challenges small states face when international norms are abandoned and reiterated the Maldives' need to protect its maritime area.

Minister of Defence Mohamed Ghassan Maumoon stated at the Shangri-La Dialogue 2024 that the Muizzu administration opposes any permanent foreign military presence in the Maldives. He emphasized that defence cooperation must respect the nation's sovereignty and focus on building self-defense capacity, maintaining ties, and addressing maritime terrorism, illegal incursions, and climate change. Maumoon noted the challenges small states face when international norms are abandoned and reiterated the Maldives' need to protect its maritime area.

Minister of Defence Mohamed Ghassan Maumoon stated at the Shangri-La Dialogue 2024 that the Muizzu administration opposes any permanent foreign military presence in the Maldives. He emphasized that defence cooperation must respect the nation's sovereignty and focus on building self-defense capacity, maintaining ties, and addressing maritime terrorism, illegal incursions, and climate change. Maumoon noted the challenges small states face when international norms are abandoned and reiterated the Maldives' need to protect its maritime area.

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