<p>Maldives President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih, who faced off against Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) party president, Mohamed Nasheed, won the presidential primary elections with a landslide victory. Solih received around 61 per cent of the total votes cast, according to local media outlets.&nbsp;&nbsp;Solih's campaign team celebrated his victory in the elections. Foreign Affairs Minister Abdulla Shahid said the victory represents a resounding affirmation of the president's progressive policies and inclusive leadership. President Solih told the media after casting his ballot that there had been no instances of vote-rigging in party&nbsp;internal elections.</p>

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<p>Chairman of the Election Committee Ibrahim Waheed told Maldives public broadcaster PSM News that the results of all the ballot boxes have now been received and the voting process was closely monitored.</p>

<p>Despite Mohamed Nasheed opposing Solih's candidature within his own party, the latter has said he would compete for a second term. Solih had entered the contest in the party primary elections, which took place on January 28. The two faced off and Solih won by a wide margin. Now, this year's Maldives presidential election will take place on September 9 with a potential runoff on September 30.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Solih during his campaign had said that working with other parties would give the MDP a future in Maldivian politics. In order to keep the MDP in power, he has often said that he will establish a coalition with other parties. He refers to this alliance as the "winning formula." Solih's win on Saturday ensures him the presidential ticket of the biggest political party in the Maldives.</p>

<p>In the Maldives, this is the first time a sitting president has run for office in a party primary. Solih is the seventh president of the Republic of Maldives. 60-year-old Solih took office in 2018 for a five-year term. He'll run in the September election for the position of president.</p>

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<h2><strong>What do the upcoming Maldives elections mean for India?&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>Since 2018, when Abdulla Yameen, Maldives' president from 2013 to 2018, lost to Solih, relations between India and the Maldives have significantly improved. Yameen had influenced Maldives' foreign policy in favour of China. During the last year, Yameen's Progressive Party of Maldives (PPM) has reportedly waged an anti-India campaign. It claimed&nbsp;that the MDP administration has allowed Indian forces to be stationed on Maldivian land.</p>

<p>After being found guilty of money laundering and bribery late last year, Yameen is currently serving an 11-year jail term. This jail term prevents him from running for office. However, his Progressive Congress Coalition is seeking to develop a legal argument for a higher court to exonerate him.&nbsp;</p>

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Maldives President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih, who faced off against Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) party president, Mohamed Nasheed, won the presidential primary elections with a landslide victory.

Maldives President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih, who faced off against Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) party president, Mohamed Nasheed, won the presidential primary elections with a landslide victory. Solih received around 61 per cent of the total votes cast, according to local media outlets. Solih's campaign team celebrated his victory in the elections. Foreign Affairs Minister Abdulla Shahid said the victory represents a resounding affirmation of the president's progressive policies and inclusive leadership. President Solih told the media after casting his ballot that there had been no instances of vote-rigging in party internal elections. Also Read | Taliban ban Afghan girls from taking university entrance exams Chairman of the Election Committee Ibrahim Waheed told Maldives public broadcaster PSM News that the results of all the ballot boxes have now been received and the voting process was closely monitored. Despite Mohamed Nasheed opposing Solih's candidature within his own party, the latter has said he would compete for a second term. Solih had entered the contest in the party primary elections, which took place on January 28. The two faced off and Solih won by a wide margin. Now, this year's Maldives presidential election will take place on September 9 with a potential runoff on September 30. Also Read | Memphis police to ‘permanently deactivate’ its SCORPION unit whose officers fatally beat Tyre Nichols Solih during his campaign had said that working with other parties would give the MDP a future in Maldivian politics. In order to keep the MDP in power, he has often said that he will establish a coalition with other parties. He refers to this alliance as the "winning formula." Solih's win on Saturday ensures him the presidential ticket of the biggest political party in the Maldives. In the Maldives, this is the first time a sitting president has run for office in a party primary. Solih is the seventh president of the Republic of Maldives. 60-year-old Solih took office in 2018 for a five-year term. He'll run in the September election for the position of president. Watch | Zombie Fungus: Fungal pandemic can turn humans into zombies? What do the upcoming Maldives elections mean for India? Since 2018, when Abdulla Yameen, Maldives' president from 2013 to 2018, lost to Solih, relations between India and the Maldives have significantly improved. Yameen had influenced Maldives' foreign policy in favour of China. During the last year, Yameen's Progressive Party of Maldives (PPM) has reportedly waged an anti-India campaign. It claimed that the MDP administration has allowed Indian forces to be stationed on Maldivian land. After being found guilty of money laundering and bribery late last year, Yameen is currently serving an 11-year jail term. This jail term prevents him from running for office. However, his Progressive Congress Coalition is seeking to develop a legal argument for a higher court to exonerate him. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>India's external affairs minister S Jaishankar during his visit to the Maldives said the relationship between the two countries serves as a "model for the region".</p>

<p>"This is a partnership that tackles common challenges of regional development, which addresses disruptions and disasters. It is a partnership that is a force for stability in the region. And, it is our shared responsibility to nurture, to strengthen it and to take it forward," Jaishankar said during a joint press appearance with Maldives foreign minister Abdulla Shahid.</p>

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Despite the pandemic,our relationship has witnessed fast-paced progress this year under guidance of PM <a href="https://twitter.com/narendramodi?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@narendramodi</a> &amp;President <a href="https://twitter.com/ibusolih?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ibusolih</a>.<br />
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Congratulate Maldives for scripting a success story in this adversity.<a href="https://t.co/t49Tme6RGm">https://t.co/t49Tme6RGm</a></p>
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<p>India's external affairs minister will be visiting Sri Lanka as part of his five-day two-nation tour. Jaishankar also praised the Maldives government for implementing the "climate adaptation" project.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Jaishankar said, "India stands ready to share its capabilities with the Maldives," while asserting that the development of water and sanitation facilities is already underway in 34 islands in the Maldives.</p>

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<p>"The project which is one of the largest climate adaptive measures going on in the Maldives at a cost of $100 million, I think is very noteworthy," India's foreign minister said.</p>

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އައްޑޫ އަތޮޅު މެމޯރިއަލްގައި، އިންޑިއާ ސިފައިންގެ ޝަރަފުގައި ބެހެއްޓިފައިވާ ރަމްޒަށް އިޙްތިރާމް އަދާކުރީމެވެ.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/India?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#India</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Maldives?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Maldives</a> <a href="https://t.co/l1zRIudPTp">https://t.co/l1zRIudPTp</a></p>
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<p>S Jaishankar on Sunday called on President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih to discuss bilateral relations between the two countries as he paid homage to the Indian soldiers commemorated at the Addu Atoll Memorial.</p>

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India's external affairs minister S Jaishankar during his visit to the Maldives said the relationship between the two countries serves as a "model for the region".

India's external affairs minister S Jaishankar during his visit to the Maldives said the relationship between the two countries serves as a "model for the region". "This is a partnership that tackles common challenges of regional development, which addresses disruptions and disasters. It is a partnership that is a force for stability in the region. And, it is our shared responsibility to nurture, to strengthen it and to take it forward," Jaishankar said during a joint press appearance with Maldives foreign minister Abdulla Shahid. A pleasure to visit Maldives after a year. Despite the pandemic,our relationship has witnessed fast-paced progress this year under guidance of PM @narendramodi &President @ibusolih. Congratulate Maldives for scripting a success story in this adversity.https://t.co/t49Tme6RGm — Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) March 26, 2022 × India's external affairs minister will be visiting Sri Lanka as part of his five-day two-nation tour. Jaishankar also praised the Maldives government for implementing the "climate adaptation" project. Jaishankar said, "India stands ready to share its capabilities with the Maldives," while asserting that the development of water and sanitation facilities is already underway in 34 islands in the Maldives. Commend Maldives for its Climate Change efforts and ambition. India is partnering in one of Maldives’ largest climate adaptation measures and stands ready to share capabilities in this area. — Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) March 26, 2022 × "The project which is one of the largest climate adaptive measures going on in the Maldives at a cost of $100 million, I think is very noteworthy," India's foreign minister said. ތާރީޙުގެތެރެއިން ސޮފްޙާއެއް، ގަމަށް ޒިޢާރަތް ކުރުން. އައްޑޫ އަތޮޅު މެމޯރިއަލްގައި، އިންޑިއާ ސިފައިންގެ ޝަރަފުގައި ބެހެއްޓިފައިވާ ރަމްޒަށް އިޙްތިރާމް އަދާކުރީމެވެ.#India #Maldives https://t.co/l1zRIudPTp — Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) March 27, 2022 × S Jaishankar on Sunday called on President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih to discuss bilateral relations between the two countries as he paid homage to the Indian soldiers commemorated at the Addu Atoll Memorial. (With inputs from Agencies)

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Maldives President Solih wins high-stakes MDP primary with wide margin

Despite pandemic, our relationship has witnessed fast-paced progress, says Jaishankar in Maldives