Indian military exits from Maldives at President Mohamed Muizzu’s request

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India has exited its military from Maldives after a demand by President Mohamed Muizzu who is more focused on strengthening ties with China. Indian troops, accompanied by two helicopters and an aircraft, were involved in marine surveillance, search-and-rescue, and medical evacuation operations on the islands. The announcement coincided with a visit by Maldivian Foreign Minister Moosa Zameer to India, the first visit by a senior official since Muizzu took office in November last year. Maldives anti-India stance: It shouldn't have been done, says FM Moosa Zameer The foreign ministers of India and Maldives met in New Delhi on Thursday. Indian...