Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 09:26am on 05 Mar 2024,Tuesday India Global
Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu reiterated that no Indian military personnel, not even in civilian attire, would remain in the country post-May 10. His statement follows a recent agreement with China for free military aid. This comes despite India's ongoing efforts to withdraw its troops from the Maldives. Muizzu's remarks signal heightened tensions between India and the Maldives, with the latter increasingly aligning with China. The strategic significance of the Maldives, situated close to India's western coast, adds complexity to the geopolitical dynamics in the Indian Ocean Region.
