India and Maldives Engage in High-Level Talks Amidst Troop Withdrawal Request

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:35pm on 14 Jan 2024,Sunday India Global

In the first meeting of the India-Maldives high-level core group, India and Maldives engaged in extensive talks to find a "mutually workable solution" following President Mohamed Muizzu's request for the withdrawal of all Indian troops by March 15. Discussions centered on enabling the continued operation of Indian military and aviation platforms providing humanitarian services in the Maldives. The core group, formed after a meeting between PM Narendra Modi and President Muizzu, aims to enhance bilateral cooperation. This development adds strain to already tense relations, marked by derogatory remarks from Muizzu's ministers, sparking a Boycott Maldives campaign in India.

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