Mohamed Muizzu, whose government is staring at an economic crisis in the island nation, is visiting New Delhi to reset his country’s ties with India.
Mohamed Muizzu’s India visit: Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu, who arrived in New Delhi on Sunday for a four-day state visit, has assured that his country would never do anything that undermines the security of India.
Muizzu, whose government is staring at an economic crisis in the island nation, is visiting India to reset his country’s ties with New Delhi.
The Maldives-India ties had been strained since the former asked Indian troops to withdraw from the island nation. The Maldives’ ministers’ objectionable remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi further strained the bilateral relations.
Muizzu, who is known to be close to the Chinese administration, said on Sunday that the country’s relations with China will not jeopardise India’s security.
“Maldives would never do anything that undermines the security of India. India is a valued partner and friend of the Maldives, and our relationship is built on mutual respect and shared interests. While we enhance our cooperation with other countries in various sectors, we remain committed to ensuring that our actions don’t compromise the security and stability of our region,” he told The Times of India in an interview.
When asked about his decision on Indian troops withdrawal, Muizzu said he was addressing what he called domestic priorities.
“Maldives and India now have a better understanding of each other’s priorities and concerns. What I did is what the people of Maldives asked of me. The recent changes reflect our efforts to address domestic priorities. Our review of past agreements is aimed at ensuring they align with our national interests and contribute positively to regional stability,” he said.
He said the relationship between India and the Maldives has been strong and his visit will further strengthen it.