Maldives and India Navigate Tensions Amid Diplomatic and Military Shifts

As Maldivian Foreign Minister Moosa Zameer visits India, the two nations discuss future cooperation despite recent strains and military withdrawals.

India completes withdrawal of military personnel from Maldives, fulfilling a key campaign promise of Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu.
Maldivian Foreign Minister Moosa Zameer seeks to mend ties during his official visit to India, amidst controversies over derogatory remarks against Indian leaders.
Zameer emphasizes economic cooperation and invites Indian tourists to bolster Maldives' economy, highlighting the importance of Indian visitors.
India and Maldives hold discussions on continuing humanitarian and disaster management cooperation despite the military drawdown.
The strategic competition between India and China in the Maldives intensifies, with both nations vying for influence in the Indian Ocean region.