Mohamed Muizzu
President of the Maldives since 2023
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Mohamed Muizzu is a Maldivian politician and engineer who has been serving as the 8th president of the Maldives and leader of the Progressive Congress coalition since 2023. He previously served as housing minister from 2012 to 2018, making him the longest-serving housing minister in Maldivian history. Muizzu was the mayor of Malé from 2021 until his resignation in 2023.
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'Rough patches' in ties resolved after India's troop pullout: MaleIndia and the Maldives have mended their relationship following the withdrawal of Indian troops from the archipelago. Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu is scheduled for an official visit to India...IndiaTimes - Published | |
India, Maldives resolved 'rough patches, misunderstandings' in ties: Foreign minister ZameerIndia and Maldives have addressed early misunderstandings under the Muizzu-led government, which leans towards China. Maldivian Foreign minister Moosa Zameer noted improved relations, with Muizzu set..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Muizzu's India trip likely soon, says his office; Modi critics quitIndiaTimes - Published | |
Maldives president Muizzu to travel to India 'very soon'Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu plans to visit India soon, with dates yet to be finalized. This follows the resignation of two junior ministers who made derogatory comments about Prime Minister..IndiaTimes - Published | |
PM Modi sends Eid greetings to Maldives President, emphasises sacrifice and brotherhoodrime Minister Narendra Modi extended warm wishes to Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu on the occasion of Eid Al-Adha. He emphasized the importance of "values of sacrifice, compassion and brotherhood,"..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Xi wishes Muizzu on his birthday; emphasises importance of strategic ties between China & MaldivesPresident Xi Jinping reaffirmed China's commitment to enhancing the strategic partnership with Maldives on President Muizzu's birthday. Ambassador Wang delivered a congratulatory letter from Xi,..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Maldives to review 3 India pacts inked by previous govtMaldives President Muizzu's visit to India led to a parliamentary inquiry in Maldives over agreements signed by his predecessor Solih, including hydrographic surveys, Uthuru Thilafalhu dockyard, and..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Nepal PM, Maldives president call on Prez Droupadi MurmuPresident Droupadi Murmu met with Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu and Nepal Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' at Rashtrapati Bhavan. Murmu emphasized Nepal's importance under India's..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Union minister S Jaishankar meets Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu in DelhiUnion Minister Dr S Jaishankar meets Maldives President Dr Mohamed Muizzu in Delhi. They discuss collaboration between India and Maldives.IndiaTimes - Published | |
PM Modi invites Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu for his oath-taking ceremonyPrime Minister Narendra Modi invited Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu to attend the swearing-in ceremony for his historic third consecutive term.IndiaTimes - Published | |
India completely withdraws soldiers from Maldives: OfficialIndia has completed the withdrawal of all its soldiers from Maldives, as announced by the government ahead of the May 10 deadline set by President Mohamed Muizzu. Heena Waleed, the chief spokesperson..IndiaTimes - Published | |
India withdraws 51 military personnel from Maldives: Presidential spokesperson51 Indian soldiers withdrawn from the Maldives as part of the repatriation process ahead of President Mohamed Muizzu's May 10 deadline for complete Indian military personnel withdrawal from the..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Maldives' Sunday polls a test of Muizzu's India policy tooIndiaTimes - Published | PM Narendra Modi extends wishes to Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu on EidPM Modi sends warm wishes to Maldives President Muizzu and the people on Eid Al Fitr, highlighting cultural ties and values of compassion. Eid ul-Fitr marks the end of Ramadan and start of a new..IndiaTimes - Published |
Despite row, India allows essentials export to MaldivesIndia has approved the Maldives government's request to export essential items like sugar, wheat, rice, and onions for 2024-25, marking the highest quantities since 1981. This decision follows tensions..IndiaTimes - Published | India allows exports of essential goods to Maldives despite strained tiesIndia allows limited exports of essential commodities to Maldives to counter rising Chinese influence. Exports exempt from bans in 2024/25. Tensions rise as Maldives shifts towards Beijing under new..IndiaTimes - Published |
Maldives President says second batch of Indian troops to leave within AprilMaldives President Mohamed Muizzu on Wednesday said that Indian military troops stationed at the second aviation platform would be withdrawn "within the current month," with the entire process expected..IndiaTimes - Published | India has not asked troops to pull out from Maldives: Navy chiefIndia's ties with Maldives have come under strain after Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu's election win in November last year. Pledging to end his country's 'India First' policy, Muizzu, widely seen..IndiaTimes - Published |
Trouble grows for Muizzu govt in the Maldives, opposition parties band together to slam his 'anti-India' pivotTwo major opposition parties, the Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) and The Democrats, criticize President Mohammad Muizzu's 'anti-India' pivot, calling it 'extremely detrimental' to long-term..IndiaTimes - Published | China respects sovereignty of Maldives: President Mohamed Muizzu says amid row with IndiaMaldivian president hails strategic relationship with China, says China fully supports Maldives' sovereignty. Amid tensions with India, leader asks India to withdraw military personnel from his..IndiaTimes - Published |
Pull out military staff by March 15, says MaldivesMaldives President Mohamed Muizzu has set a deadline of March 15 for withdrawal of Indian military personnel - who operate two Indian naval choppers and a Dornier aircraft in the archipelago - from his..IndiaTimes - Published | India, Maldives hold high-level talks to find 'mutually workable solution' after President Muizzu's troop withdrawal requestIndia and Maldives held extensive talks on Sunday to find out a "mutually workable solution" after President Muizzu requested New Delhi to withdraw all troops from the archipelago by March 15. During..IndiaTimes - Published |
Maldives president asks India to withdraw troops by March 15 amid deepening rowAmid an escalating diplomatic row, Maldives on Sunday asked India to withdraw its military personnel from the archipelago by March 15.Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu, who recently returned from his..IndiaTimes - Published Also reported by •DNA | 'India's influence threat to sovereignty': Maldivian president Mohamed Muizzu says while cosying up to ChinaIndiaTimes - Published |
India, Maldives discussed Muizzu visit but it may take timeIndia and the Maldives have been talking about a possible visit by President Mohamed Muizzu, despite the apparent strife in bilateral ties as the newly elected president leans towards China, while..IndiaTimes - Published | Maldives president Muizzu's appeal to China amid Indian tourist backlashIndiaTimes - Published |
China on India-Maldives Row: ‘New Delhi should stay more open-minded’Amid the India-Maldives row, China has stated that it has never asked the Maldives to reject India and views cooperation between the two countries as friendly. China is also open to trilateral..IndiaTimes - Published | Diplomatic tensions: India summons Maldives envoy Ibrahim Shaheeb amid row over controversial post regarding PM Modi's visit to LakshadweepFollowing a contentious social media post from a Maldivian MP about Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Lakshadweep, the Maldives Envoy, Ibrahim Shaheeb, was called to the Ministry of External..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Appalling language': Former Maldives president Mohamed Nasheed condemns 'derogatory remarks' by minister Shiuna on IndiaFormer Maldives president condemns derogatory remarks by Maldives minister and urges president to distance government from comments. India is instrumental in Maldives' security and prosperity. Maldives..IndiaTimes - Published | Maldives cancels hydrology agreement with Indian NavyAfter having asked India to withdraw its military personnel from the Maldives, President Mohamed Muizzu has decided to pull out from a 2019 agreement for cooperation in the field of hydrology between..IndiaTimes - Published |
Officials: Male talks on to keep Indian platforms operationalAmid question marks over the use of Indian naval choppers by Maldives, PM Modi briefly discussed the issue with President Mohamed Muizzu on the margins of COP28 climate summit in Dubai. Muizzu has..IndiaTimes - Published | New Delhi, Male in talks for keeping Indian military platforms in Maldives: SourcesIndia and the Maldives are discussing the presence of Indian military platforms in the island nation. A core group will address the details of this arrangement. Earlier, Maldivian president Mohamed..IndiaTimes - Published |
India agrees to withdraw soldiers from Maldives :President MuizzuIndia agrees to withdraw soldiers from the Maldives, following discussions with President Mohamed Muizzu. Muizzu campaigned to alter the Maldives's "India first" policy and remove the small Indian..IndiaTimes - Published | Meeting friends is always a delight: PM Modi to Italian leaderPrime Minister Narendra Modi reacted to a viral selfie with Italian counterpart Giorgia Meloni at the COP28 meet. He described meeting friends as a delight. Modi addressed the World Climate Action..IndiaTimes - Published |
Maldives reviewing over 100 agreements with India after requesting Indian troops to leave islandThe Maldives is reviewing over 100 agreements signed with India, including in areas of defence and security, according to a senior Maldivian official. This comes after the newly elected president,..IndiaTimes - Published | India-China power play dominates Maldives runoff voteMohamed Muizzu, the 45-year-old mayor of Male, spearheaded the $200 million China-backed bridge linking the capital to the country's main airport while in the last government. He won just over 46 per..IndiaTimes - Published |
