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“We Will Not Allow Any Foreign Military Presence” — President Muizzu Ends MDP-Era Defence Deals

President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu announced that military agreements signed by the previous MDP administration have been reviewed and either amended or nullified, and that the deal permitting foreign military personnel to conduct a hydrographic survey has been cancelled. He said his government is seeking consent from other signatory nations to disclose agreements that contain confidentiality clauses.

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  1. Sat 3 May
    President Muizzu addressed journalists at a press conference and announced the review results for military agreements signed by the former … this afternoon only The Standard Addressing journalists at a press conference held this afternoon, President Muizzu explained that his government had thoroughly reviewed all military-related pacts signed by the former Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) administration.

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  • When we took office, we initiated a comprehensive review of all military agreements signed with foreign states. Today, I can confidently say there is nothing left in these agreements that threatens the independence or sovereignty of our na…

    President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu The Standard Open the report (The Standard)

  • We are open to training opportunities for Maldivians to carry out such surveys in the future, but under no circumstance will we allow foreign military boots on the ground

    President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu The Standard Open the report (The Standard)

  • It doesn't matter how big or powerful the country is, or how much financial assistance they offer—Maldivian sovereignty is not up for compromise.

    President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu The Standard Open the report (The Standard)

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