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Maldives Seeks to Firmly Establish Sovereignty While Still Building External Defence Ties: Minister Maumoon
Minister of Defence Mohamed Ghassan Maumoon told the IISS Shangri-La Dialogue 2024 in Singapore that the Maldives opposes any permanent foreign military presence on its soil, while still seeking to maintain and expand defence ties with other nations. He said the administration prioritises raising the capacity of the country's self-defence forces to internationally accepted regional standards, protecting against maritime terrorism and illegal incursions, and mitigating climate change effects.
Sources1carried itMR1 of 19 news outlets we monitor
One outlet so far Only Maldives Republic has reported this among the sources we monitor. A gap in what we monitor, not proof that others did not report it.
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For the Maldives, defence cooperation does not, and must not, involve a permanent foreign military presence on our soil. It is our hope, that our friends and partners will respect this democratic decision of the people,
We do not want and will not want a permanent foreign military presence on our soil. Our hope is that our allies will respect this democratic decision of the people,
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The IISS Shangri-La Dialogue takes place in Singapore.from 31 May to 2 JuneSingaporeMaldives RepublicThis year’s meeting takes place in Singapore from 31 May to 2 June.
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