Maldivian Foreign Minister Moosa Zameer, on Saturday (Apr 6) thanked his Indian counterpart External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar and the government of India for renewing the quota to allow the export of certain quantities of essential commodities for his nation.

Maldives FM thanks Indian government, EAM for allowing export of essential commodities

India has lifted export restrictions on specific quantities of essential commodities for the Maldives during the current fiscal year amid strained ties between two countries. Watch in for more details!

India allows export of essential goods to Maldives

India on Friday removed export curbs on specified quantities of certain commodities like eggs, potatoes, onions, rice, wheat flour, sugar, and dal for Maldives in the current fiscal year.

India steps up supply of essential commodities to Maldives in FY25

Is China building a secret military base in the Maldives? China and the Maldives recently signed an MOU allowing a Chinese company to reclaim land in Uthuru Thila Falhu. The island is part of the atoll that is closest to India. Maldives says China will be helping in the construction of an Agricultural Economic Zone on the island. Can this agricultural project just be an eyewash? The Chinese company involved in the project has previously helped the PLA militarise islands in the South China Sea.

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President Muhammad Muizzu has again turned his guns on India Muizzu now says that his predecessor Ibrahim Muhammad Solih operated on orders from a foreign Diplomat. Muizzu further said that the main opposition party the Maldivian Democratic Party which was in power from 2018 to 2023 failed to protect Male's Independence.

Maldives opposition parties criticize Muizzu's 'anti-India' pivot

China has sent across over a million bottles filled with water from melting Tibetan glaciers to the Maldives which is currently reeling under the detrimental impact of climate change.

Climate change-threatened Maldives receives Tibetan glacier water from China

After weeks of anti-India rhetoric, Maldives' President Mohammad Muizzu has shifted to a distinctly reconciliatory tone for New Delhi. The reasons are not difficult to find as the Maldives owes India some $49 million and Male seeks debt relief from New Delhi.

Maldives President Muizzu seeks debt relief from India amid tensions

Maldives seeks hefty debt relief from India

Maldives President Muizzu pleads for debt relief from India

After his anti-India rhetoric, Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu has struck a reconciliatory tone, saying India will continue to remain his country’s “closest ally” and urged New Delhi to provide debt relief to the archipelago nation.

Maldives seeks debt relief from India after insisting on troop withdrawal

The third meeting of the India-Maldives High-Level Core Group was held in Male on Sunday (March 17). During the meeting, New Delhi and Male reviewed the ongoing deputation of Indian technical experts in order to enable the ongoing operation of Indian aviation platforms that provide the people of Maldives with humanitarian and medvac services, said India's Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) in a statement.

India and Maldives hold third high-level core group meeting, review deputation of Indian technical personnel

India and Maldives reviewed the ongoing process of replacing the Indian military personnel from the island. This was the third meeting of the India-Maldives high-level core group.

India, Maldives review withdrawal of Indian military personnel

India, Maldives review withdrawl of Indian military personnel after ties under strain

During the meeting, New Delhi and Male reviewed the ongoing deputation of Indian technical experts in order to enable the ongoing operation of Indian aviation platforms that provide the people of Maldives with humanitarian and medvac services, said India's Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) in a statement.

India, Maldives hold 3rd core group meet, review withdrawal of Indian military personnel

India has replaced its first batch of military soldiers in Maldives with technical personnel, the Ministry of External Affairs said on Friday (March 15). "The turnaround of the first team of personnel who were operating the ALH helicopter has been completed.

India replaces first batch of military in Maldives with technical personnel, says MEA

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Indian troops pullout from Maldives

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Relations between New Delhi and Male have taken a hit since Muhammad Muizzu took to office last year in the Male. Following the decline of Indian visitors to the island nation experts are now estimating that the Maldives' tourism industry is suffering from a loss of up to $2 billion dollars.

Maldives tourism takes a hit with mass decline in Indian travelers

India has started evacuating military soldiers operating surveillance aircraft in the Maldives after the new president instructed them to do so, local media reported Tuesday (Mar 12).

India starts withdrawing troops from Maldives as ties with Male remain tense

Recent data from the Maldives tourism ministry has indicated a drop of 33 per cent in number of Indian tourists visiting the country in March 2024, compared to the previous year, reported local media outlet Adhadhu.

Maldives sees 33% dip in Indian tourists amid diplomatic row

Male has inked a $37 million deal with a Turkish company for military drones, TB2, for patrolling and the drones have arrived in the country.

Maldives to use Turkish drones, TB2, for patrol, drones delivered in March

Maldives receives Bayraktar TB2 drones from Turkey to patrol maritime area

China on Monday (March 4) inked a defence cooperation agreement with the Maldives that will offer the island nation free military aid to promote "stronger" bilateral ties.

Maldives to get free military assistance from China, inks agreement to promote 'stronger' bilateral ties

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