India, Maldives discuss ‘workable solutions’ as Muizzu seeks withdrawal of Indian military

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After Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu formally requested India to withdraw its military presence from his country, the two nations agreed to discuss "workable solutions" to continue the use of Indian military platforms by the island nation. Union minister Kiren Rijiju met new Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu in Male on Saturday after which Muizzu "formally requested the government of India to withdraw its military personnel from the Maldives". Muizzu is widely seen as a pro-China leader and his campaign promise included the withdrawal of the Indian military personnel from his country. Muizzu had said that he would keep his election promise....