India Willing to Discuss Troop Withdrawal, Loan Concessions: Office of President-Elect

The Office of President-elect Mohamed Muizzu stated that Indian High Commissioner Munu Mahawar expressed readiness to discuss withdrawal of Indian troops and loan concessions. Spokesperson Mohammed Firzul Abdullah Khaleel said Muizzu made clear that Indian troops cannot be stationed in the Maldives, and Mahawar respected that decision and Maldives' sovereignty. Khaleel also said India is ready to discuss loan repayment concessions. India's MEA spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said both countries face mutual challenges. Muizzu intends to visit India after taking oath as President.

The Office of President-elect Mohamed Muizzu stated that Indian High Commissioner Munu Mahawar expressed readiness to discuss withdrawal of Indian troops and loan concessions. Spokesperson Mohammed Firzul Abdullah Khaleel said Muizzu made clear that Indian troops cannot be stationed in the Maldives, and Mahawar respected that decision and Maldives' sovereignty. Khaleel also said India is ready to discuss loan repayment concessions. India's MEA spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said both countries face mutual challenges. Muizzu intends to visit India after taking oath as President.

The Office of President-elect Mohamed Muizzu stated that Indian High Commissioner Munu Mahawar expressed readiness to discuss withdrawal of Indian troops and loan concessions. Spokesperson Mohammed Firzul Abdullah Khaleel said Muizzu made clear that Indian troops cannot be stationed in the Maldives, and Mahawar respected that decision and Maldives' sovereignty. Khaleel also said India is ready to discuss loan repayment concessions. India's MEA spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said both countries face mutual challenges. Muizzu intends to visit India after taking oath as President.

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