A statement released by the Maldivian president's office said Muizzu "formally requested the government of India to withdraw its military personnel from the Maldives" in the meeting. Muizzu has maintained that he will keep his election promise of evicting Indian military personnel from his country. "At the meeting, President Muizzu had formally requested the Government of India to withdraw its military personnel from the Maldives," the statement said. "It was agreed that the two governments would discuss workable solutions for continued cooperation through the use of these platforms as this serves the interests of the people of the Maldives," it said. Incidentally, a Dornier aircraft given to Maldives by India on Saturday carried out a medical evacuation of a 36-year-old woman.

Source: Mint November 19, 2023 16:51 UTC