India urges pro-China Maldives to ease tensions and improve their strained relationship

[ad_1] <!-- --> The foreign ministers of India and Maldives met in New Delhi a day ahead of a deadline set by the Maldives' new president, Mohamed Muizzu, for India to withdraw dozens of its soldiers from the archipelago nation....

Diplomatic challenge

[ad_1] <!-- --> Muizzu’s return to power could solidify his pro-China stance and raises concerns about the future of Maldives-India relations Published Date - 25 April 2024, 11:54 PM Mohamed Muizzu Pro-China leader Mohamed Muizzu’s return...

Suspended Maldivian minister apologises after row over social media post featuring Ashoka Chakra

[ad_1] Former Maldives minister Mariyam Shiuna on Monday apologised for her post on social media against the country’s Opposition using a symbol that resembled the Ashoka Chakra, which is part of the Indian flag.Shiuna, who is a member of Maldivian...

Maldives: President Muizzu should ‘stop being stubborn’, talk with neighbours, says Ibrahim Solih

[ad_1] Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu should “stop being stubborn” and seek dialogue with Maldives’ neighbours to overcome the country’s financial challenges, his predecessor Ibrahim Mohamed Solih said on Saturday, reported Adhadhu.The Maldives owes Maldivian Rufiyaas 18 billion or Rs 9,726...

Opinion: Controlling Indian Ocean’s tollgate

[ad_1] <!-- --> Political tussle between India and China is not going to be limited to only the Maldives Published Date - 15 March 2024, 11:45 PM By Dhananjay Tripathi India is about to start withdrawing...

‘People of Maldives are sorry’: Former Maldivian president on diplomatic row with India

[ad_1] Former Maldivian President Mohamed Nasheed on Friday said that the “people of Maldives are sorry” about the events that led to the country’s diplomatic row with India, ANI reported.In January, a diplomatic spat erupted between the two countries pertaining...

India to open second naval base in Lakshadweep days before beginning to recall troops from Maldives

[ad_1] The Indian Navy is stepping up its presence in the Indian Ocean on “strategically important” islands near the Maldives, reported AFP on Sunday.The Indian Navy is set to open a new base – INS Jatayu – near the Maldives...