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The Maldives National Defence Force assured the public that no foreign military personnel are present on Uthuru Thilhafalhu (UTF) and that none will be, responding to opposition claims of Indian military presence linked to the 'India Out' campaign. The government has faced criticism for not sharing details of the UTF agreement with India, while opposition figures characterise the project as an Indian military base.
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This is not a military development. It is a port. Large coast guard vessels will dock here for repairs… There will be full control of the MNDF here. There are no foreign troops here and there never will be foreign troops here