The Latest Breaking News from Mohamed Muizzu

Former Maldives President Says India 'Paramount' For Safety As China Is On The Rise

Former Maldives President Mohamed Nasheed said the future of the island country depended on its relationship with India, and added the new government "will come to understand the intricacies of this."

International Business Times · Nov 27, 2023

77 Indian military personnel in Maldives; new government reviewing more than 100 agreements with India: Official

Maldives President Muizzu requested India to withdraw its military personnel, citing a strong mandate from the people. He also noted the role of two helicopters in providing emergency medical evacuations.

The Hindu · Nov 19, 2023

Maldives ‘requests’ India to withdraw military personnnel

Kiren Rijiju met new Maldivian President Muizzu and reiterated India's commitment to strengthen ties. India's 'Neighbourhood First Policy' was underscored. Rijiju also visited a 4,000 social housing units project and attended an inaugural reception hosted by Muizzu.

The Hindu · Nov 18, 2023

India looking to engage with the new Maldives govt. on all issues, says MEA

MEA sidesteps Muizzu threat to remove Indian military personnel from Maldives

The Hindu · Oct 5, 2023

‘Music to Beijing’s ears’: Has China won the Maldives presidency?

Mohamed Muizzu’s election win is a setback for India, a boost for China and a sign of tensions in Indian Ocean region.

Al Jazeera · Oct 2, 2023

Change in the Maldives: On the new leader, Mohamed Muizzu

With a new President in the Maldives, New Delhi must avoid the impression that it has favourites within the Maldivian polity

The Hindu · Oct 1, 2023

Who is Mohamed Muizzu, Maldives’s pro-China president-elect?

The opposition candidate beats the incumbent, President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih, who is considered pro-India.

Al Jazeera · Oct 1, 2023

Morning Digest | Afghanistan Embassy in India to cease operation from today; Threat of government shutdown ends as Congress passes a temporary funding plan and sends it to Biden

The Hindu’s Morning Digest brings readers a select list of stories to start the day

The Hindu · Oct 1, 2023

Mohamed Muizzu wins Maldives election in victory for pro-China camp

Incumbent Ibrahim Mohamed Solih concedes defeat shortly before midnight after Muizzu wins 54 percent of the vote.

Al Jazeera · Sep 30, 2023

Fate of India ties, democracy in balance as Maldives votes in run-off

Voters in the Maldives choose their next president in a run-off election closely watched by China and India.

Al Jazeera · Sep 30, 2023