India, Maldives hold high-level core group meeting; discuss military operations
Sunday, 17 March 2024 The third meeting of the India-Maldives High Level Core Group focused on ongoing deployment of Indian technical personnel and bilateral cooperation. Discussions included providing humanitarian aid through Indian aviation, strengthening trade and investment, and enhancing people-to-people linkages. Both nations agreed on viable solutions to ensure the continued operation of Indian aviation platforms in the Maldives.
Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu softened his stance towards India, emphasizing India's crucial aid and projects, despite earlier demanding Indian military personnel's repatriation. Muizzu seeks debt..
India starts withdrawing troops from the Maldives as per President Muizzu's order. Amid geopolitical tensions, 25 Indian soldiers leave ahead of schedule, with a total of 89 set to depart by May 10...