Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:07pm on 02 Feb 2024,Friday India Global
India and the Maldives have reached a consensus on operating three aircraft in the archipelago, with Indian military personnel set to be withdrawn by May. Following discussions between the high-level core group, solutions were devised to enable the continued operation of Indian aviation platforms providing humanitarian and medevac services. While the details weren't disclosed by India, the Maldives specified the timeline for personnel replacement. Bilateral ties, strained by the Maldives' pivot towards China, have prompted discussions to enhance cooperation. The next core group meeting, focused on bolstering defense, security, economic, and development partnerships, is scheduled for late February in Male.
