Indian Navy Chief Admiral R. Hari Kumar said the Indian government has issued no directives for defence personnel to withdraw from the Maldives, even as President Mohamed Muizzu has called for the withdrawal of Indian troops by 15 March. About 88 Indian soldiers are currently stationed in the Maldives to support military equipment provided by New Delhi and to assist in humanitarian operations.
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At present, approximately 88 Indian soldiers are stationed in the Maldives to provide support for military equipment provided to Malé by New Delhi and to assist in humanitarian operations.
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Earlier reports gave 77 soldiers 4 Dec, 15:57 Maldives Republic
The Maldives-India Co-group recently held talks on thawing the situation, but the current state of India-Maldives relations remains fraught with tension.
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The recent state visit to China by President Muizzu marked a significant departure from the diplomatic norm for Maldivian leaders. The visit saw the signing of a series of agreements aimed at deepening bilateral ties across a wide array of sectors.
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