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The Maldives has said India withdrew more than half of its troops deployed in its territory ahead of a Friday deadline, as the strategically located archipelago strengthens ties with China.
President Mohamed Muizzu’s ruling People’s National Congress (PNC) has secured a supermajority with 60 seats in the Maldives Parliament following parliamentary elections that were held on Sunday, as reported by Maldives-based Sun Online…. - Newsx
India is expected to maintain a measured approach amid concerns over Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu's strengthened position following his party's massive parliamentary victory. The People's National Congress (PNC) secured a two-thirds majority in the recent elections, potentially allowing Muizzu to push policies through parliament. New Delhi, observing Male's growing ties with Beijing since Muizzu took office, will likely proceed cautiously. The Maldives holds strategic importance for India in the Indian Ocean Region, with New Delhi being a key supplier of essential goods and services to Male.
Amid strained ties between India and the Maldives, a Chinese vessel has entered the waters of the island nation and is set to dock in its capital Male. The 4,300-ton Xiang Yang Hong 03 is classified as a 'research' vessel
President Mohamed Muizzu on Wednesday said by bolstering the defence capabilities of the Maldives, the country will soon reach a point where there is no "foreign" military presence.
The Maldives has formally requested India to provide "comprehensive details" of an incident in which its coast guard personnel allegedly boarded three Maldivian fishing vessels operating within its economic zone.
India has pledged to work closely with the Maldives government to expedite the implementation of the Male to Thilafushi link project, the largest-ever infrastructure project in the island nation. The project, known as the Greater Male Connectivity Project (GMCP), is a USD 530 million infrastructure project aimed at establishing a direct link between the Maldives' capital city and Thilafushi, an island in the South Indian Ocean.