An analysis of President-elect Mohamed Muizzu's pledge to remove Indian military personnel from the Maldives on his first day in office, examining how realistic the effort is given India-Maldives strategic ties. The piece covers Muizzu's meeting with Indian High Commissioner Munu Mahawar, the Indian MEA's measured response, and expert opinion that the move may be largely symbolic or a negotiating tactic.
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have expressed their desire not to have foreign troops in the Maldives.
the Maldives will unlikely be able to afford to substantively downgrade its relationship with India and the West, despite the nationalist rhetoric.
removing Indian personnel operating two helicopters and an aircraft.
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In his first public address since his electoral victory, President-elect Dr Mohamed Muizzu pledged to initiate efforts to remove all foreign soldiers, specifically Indian military personnel, stationed in the Maldives on his first day in office.
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Within a week of these comments, the Indian Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) responded, stating its readiness to engage with the incoming Maldivian government on all matters.
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This is perhaps why, instead of prioritising China and India for his first meeting with a diplomat, he chose to meet with the British High Commissioner.
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