Muizzu on Monday said the first group of Indian military personnel will be sent back from the Maldives before March 10 and the remaining before May 10. India has around 80 military personnel there to operate two advanced light helicopters and an aircraft to carry out humanitarian missions.
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Maldivian President's Mohamed Muizzu claim came days after his foreign ministry claimed that India has agreed to "replace" military personnel in three aviation platforms by May 10. However, New Delhi did not reiterate the same stance.
According to the statement released by the Maldivian Defence Ministry, its military was informed on Wednesday that personnel from a foreign military had boarded a Maldives fishing vessel, and on reaching the location it was found that they were from the Indian coast guard.
Maldives President Muizzu had earlier called for the withdrawal of Indian military personnel from the island country by March 15. India has around 80 Indian military personnel in the Maldives to operate two advanced light helicopters and an aircraft to carry out several humanitarian missions.
Maldives established diplomatic relations with Pakistan in 1966 and is moving towards a pro-Beijing stance after Muizzu came to power, by distancing from India. Maldives President Muizzu has asked India to withdraw its military personnel and helicopters used for humanitarian assistance.
According to Marine Traffic, a private website keeping a watch on the movement of ships, the highly advanced Chinese ship-- the Chinese ship-- XIANG YANG HONG 03-- is likely to dock at a Male port on February 8.
The Parliament on Wednesday said Nasheed, the incumbent Central Machangolhi parliamentarian, did not inform it before temporarily moving to Ghana.
According to Marine Traffic, a private website keeping a watch on the movement of ships, the highly advanced Chinese ship is likely to dock at a Male port on February 8.
The Maldivian Democratic Party accused President Muizzu of affiliating with criminal gangs and failing to protect public officials, noting that such crimes have risen after he came to power. Opposition parties are bringing an impeachment motion against Muizzu citing his anti-India stance.
The attack on opposition-appointed Shameem came amid attacks on several parliamentarians by gangs on the road as well as a political crisis in the parliament. Maldives' pro-China President Mohamed Muizzu has come under fire for his anti-India stance, with the opposition preparing to impeach him.
On Monday, a lawmaker from MDP confirmed the party had gathered enough signatures to file an impeachment motion. But the party has not yet submitted it.
Expressing concern over the critical comments by the three ministers, Gasim urged President Muizzu to seek forgiveness from India for the indirect attacks made in the interview.
Maldivian ministers insulting comment against PM Modi triggered a fight on social media, where the Indian users called to boycott the Maldives and insisted on visiting Lakshadweep which has similar geographical dynamics.
The opposition Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) parliamentary group has agreed to submit an impeachment motion against President Muizzu amid the ongoing tensions with India.
Chaos in Maldives Parliament erupted in the Parliament which resulted in brutal fights against each other after the Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) tried to withhold approval for four members of president Mohamed Muizzu's cabinet.
The opposition's statement came after Maldives allowed the docking of a Chinese ship, equipped to carry research and surveys, ignoring India's concern over the military use of such vessels. Maldives' foreign policu saw a marked push towards China after Muizzu came to power in November.
Amid strained relations with India, the Maldivian govt said Male has always been a welcoming destination for "vessels of friendly countries," and continues to host both civilian and military vessels making port calls for peaceful purposes.
The Chinese vessel is on its way to Maldives after Muizzu's visit to China, where he signed several agreements with Chinese President Xi Jinping. India has repeatedly raised concerns over Chinese vessels and their use to spy on Indian defence installations.
Maldivian media reported that the family members urged the President's office for an air ambulance to airlift him from his home in Gaaf Alif Villingili to the capital city, as his condition deteriorated. But the President's office did not respond on time.
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