Posted 1/24/2024, 10:39:54 PM
Maldives Opposition Warns Against Souring Ties With India, Vows Greater Transparency if Elected
- Opposition parties in Maldives express concern over government's "anti-India stance" and pivot towards China
- Parties say alienating long-standing ally India will be detrimental to Maldives' development
- Opposition pledges to collaborate on governance issues like lack of financial transparency
- Parties denounce attempts to censor media and interfere with press freedom
- Tensions heightened after Maldives agrees to withdraw Indian military personnel per President's request