Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 01:41pm on 02 Feb 2024,Friday India Global
India and the Maldives convened for the second round of discussions regarding Male's request for the withdrawal of all Indian military personnel from the archipelago by March 15. Tensions arose as Maldives faced backlash over alleged derogatory remarks about Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Despite a core group meeting between the two nations, differences persist on the matter. The demand comes amidst efforts by Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu to distance the country from India and strengthen ties with China. Both sides are exploring options, including reducing military presence and utilizing civilian experts for aviation operations.
