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Muizzu Slams India Upon Return From China

President Mohamed Muizzu, returning from a state visit to China, said the Maldives' small size gives no nation the right to bully it and outlined steps to reduce reliance on India, including replacing Indian aircraft in air ambulance operations from 1 March and importing pharmaceuticals from Europe and the United States. The article also covers the escalating diplomatic row with India, including the suspension of three Maldivian deputy ministers and a tourism boycott campaign.

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  1. Sat 13 Jan
    President Mohamed Muizzu addressed the media at Velana International Airport after returning from his first state visit to China. on 13 January 2024 only Maldives Republic President Mohamed Muizzu speaks to the media at Velana International Airport (VIA) after returning from his first state visit to China on13 January 2024.

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  • A press briefing was held at Velana International Airport following Muizzu's return from a state visit to China. Velana International Airport Maldives Republic This statement was made during a press briefing at the Velana International Airport following his return from a state visit to China, where he sought alternatives to the Maldives’ longstanding reliance on India.

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  • India summoned the Maldivian envoy amid escalating diplomatic tensions. Maldives Republic This was followed by controversial social media posts from Maldivian officials and a subsequent suspension of three deputy ministers. India summoned the Maldivian envoy.

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  • Three Maldivian deputy ministers were suspended over controversial social media posts. Maldives Republic This was followed by controversial social media posts from Maldivian officials and a subsequent suspension of three deputy ministers.

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  • A tourism boycott campaign against the Maldives was sparked by tensions on social media. Maldives Republic Tensions further escalated on social media, ultimately sparking a tourism boycott campaign against the Maldives.

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