Abdul Raheem Abdulla, Director General of Transition and PNC chairman, said the exact number of Indian troops in the Maldives remains unknown, speaking at a press briefing on Thursday. He said the withdrawal process would begin within the first week of President Muizzu's term, while Muizzu has said India would remain a close ally.
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The DG made the announcement during a press briefing held on Thursday as a precursor to a visit to Addu by a high-level delegation from the Progressive Party of the Maldives (PPM) and PNC.
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They [Indian troops] are definitely there,
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