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Describing the Maldives as a key partner in ensuring a free, open, secure, and prosperous Indo-Pacific region, the United States on Thursday said it is committed to strengthening cooperation with the South Asian island nation.
US Assistant Secretary of State Donald Lu met with senior officials to discuss shared priorities, including defence cooperation, economic growth, and democratic governance. He also discussed progress on establishing the US Embassy in the Maldives.
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The spokesperson's remarks come at a time when there is an ongoing diplomatic row between the Maldives and India following a demand by President Muizzu to withdraw all 88 Indian military personnel from his country
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