The Maldives government has sought clarification from India regarding the recent incident when Indian coast guard personnel boarded three Maldivian fishing vessels without consultation. The Maldives defense ministry issued a statement on Friday night, stating that its military was informed that a foreign military had boarded a Maldivian fishing vessel, which was later identified as the Indian coast guard.
The statement did not specify the actions taken by the Indian coast guard on the boats, but it mentioned that two more vessels were boarded. The Maldives military expressed concern about the lack of coordination with relevant authorities and the violation of international laws during this operation.
