His other aims are to distance himself from India by moving closer to China and the Islamic world, including Turkiye.
Read moreAfter taking a number of anti-India steps, the Maldivian President has now appealed to India for leniency in debt repayment...
Read moreLatheef said the damage caused by the deterioration of relations between the Maldives and India was already evident.
Read moreIndicates greater distancing from India
Read moreIndia is beefing up its defence capabilities in the Western Indian Ocean to meet any threat from China.
Read morePresident Muizzu has pledged to reinforce by equipping the military with modern weaponry and technology.
Read moreEven as India, Sri Lanka and the Maldives are conducting naval exercises there
Read moreChinese research vessel Xiang Yang Hong 03, suspected to be a spy vessel by India, has entered Maldivian waters.
Read moreA highly experienced leader
Read moreReiterates pledge not to allow foreigners to research on sea around the Maldives
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