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Controversy Deepens Around Drone Acquisition as President’s Statements Conflict With Official Records
An article examines inconsistencies between the President's Office's response to a Right to Information request and President Dr Mohamed Muizzu's own statements about meetings held during his visit to Türkiye in late November, in connection with the MNDF's acquisition of Baykar-manufactured drones. It notes that approximately MVR 560 million was allocated from the state contingency budget for the purchase without a formal announcement of the agreement.
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What happened
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Fri 15 MarA Bayraktar TB2 drone manufactured by Baykar Technologies was displayed at a ceremony held at Maafaru International Airport.Noonu Atoll15 March 2024only Maldives RepublicA Bayraktar TB2 drone manufactured by Baykar Technologies on display at the ceremony held at Maafaru International Airport, Noonu Atoll, on 15 March 2024.
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approximately MVR 560 millionAmount allocated from state contingency budget for drone purchaseMaldives RepublicThe Maldives’ sudden allocation of approximately MVR 560 million from the state contingency budget for the drone purchase, coupled with the absence of any formal announcement or social media disclosure of the agreement with Baykar, further complicates the narrative.
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President Muizzu made his maiden trip to Türkiye following his inauguration.26 November last yearTürkiyeMaldives RepublicThe heart of the controversy stems from President Muizzu’s maiden trip to Türkiye on 26 November last year, following his inauguration.
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A media request for transparency was filed under the Right to Information Act seeking the identities of any businessmen met during the visit.Maldives RepublicA media request for transparency, filed under the Right to Information Act, sought to clarify these allegations, specifically querying the identities of any businessmen met during the visit.
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