MOHAMED MUIZZU BULLY
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Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu seeks debt relief from India after insisting on withdrawal of military personnel
Muizzu seeks debt relief from India, appreciates aid and emphasizes national security. He expedited projects and achieved results through discussions, amid demands for repatriation of Indian military personnel and strategic importance of Maldives' proximity to India.
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Amitabh Bachchan goes 'Wah' as Jaishankar hits back at Maldives President’s 'bully' barb
Amitabh Bachchan praised S Jaishankar's response to query about India being a bully. Jaishankar highlighted tangible developments in infrastructure, trade, and cooperation with neighboring countries. Meanwhile, Maldives has signs military assistance agreement with China.
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Amitabh Bachchan lauds EAM S Jaishankar for confronting Maldives over 'Bully Indian' remark
Indian Cinema legend Amitabh Bachchan praised External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar on March 04 over his sharp reaction on Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu’s ‘bully Indian’ barb. Responding sharply to a question whether “India was being a bully in the re...
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Maldives government asks India why its coast guard boarded 3 fishing boats
The Maldives government has asked for clarification regarding the Indian coast guard personnel boarding three Maldivian fishing vessels operating within its economic zone without consultation. The Maldives defense ministry was informed that foreign military personnel had boarded a Maldives fishing vessel, later identified as Indian coast guard personnel. The Maldives military discovered that Indian coast guard personnel had also boarded two more boats. The Maldives foreign ministry has officially requested details of the operation that took place without coordination with relevant authorities and against international laws.
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Demand for Maldives President to apologise for recent remarks targeting India
Gasuim Ibrahim, leader of Jumhoori Party, demands Maldives President Muizzu to apologize to India and Prime Minister Modi for derogatory remarks, urging diplomatic reconciliation to mend bilateral relations. Gasuim attributes remarks to former President Abdulla Yameen and criticizes former President Ibrahim Solih for delaying opposition to the 'India Out' campaign. Gasuim highlights India's expertise and role in medical services and medicines, opposing Muizzu's suggestion to reduce dependence on India. Muizzu's recent comments further complicate Maldives-India relationship, requiring a formal apology for diplomatic reconciliation. This is not the first time Muizzu has been asked to mend ways with India.
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China fully supports sovereignty of the Maldives; bilateral ties set to achieve new heights: President Muizzu
Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu has expressed his strong support for the country's strategic ties with China, stating that the two countries respect each other and Beijing fully supports the Indian Ocean island's sovereignty. Muizzu's visit to China, which ended with a high-profile state visit, aimed to align the Maldives closer to Beijing and elevate their ties to a strategic partnership.
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Maldives leader says his country's small size isn't a license to bully in apparent swipe at India
Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu asserts his country's independence and rejects any attempts at bullying, particularly in response to tensions with neighboring India. The dispute arose when Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared photos of his visit to Lakshadweep, which some in the Maldives interpreted as an effort to divert tourism from their nation. Muizzu emphasizes the Maldives' status as a free and independent nation and signals a shift from India's influence towards closer ties with China. The incident highlights the delicate relationship between India and the Maldives amid geopolitical competition in the region.
Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu asks India to withdraw troops by March 15
Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu has requested India to withdraw its military personnel from the Maldives by March 15, nearly two months after Male sought their removal. According to government figures, there are 88 Indian military personnel in the Maldives. A high-level core group has been set up to negotiate the withdrawal of troops, with the agenda being the request to withdraw troops by March 15.
Maldives may be small but it 'doesn't give them the license to bully us', says President Mohamed Muizzu after his China visit
Returning home after a five-day high-profile state visit to China, Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu on Saturday struck a defiant note saying that his country may be small but "doesn't give them the license to bully us". His comments came amid a diplomatic row with India over derogatory social media posts by three of his ministers against Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
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