Maldives leader demands removal of Indian military from the archipelago by mid-March amid spat
by Mohamed Sharuhan
Jan 14, 2024
2 minutes
Maldives' President Mohamed Muizzu wants the Indian military personnel stationed in his archipelago nation withdrawn by March 15, an official with his office said Sunday.
Abdulla Nazim Ibrahim, a presidential aide, told reporters that Muizzu proposed the removal at a meeting with officials of the Indian Embassy in the Maldives and other visiting Indian officials.
The move, India's regional rival, and made comments critical of India.
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