Muizzu Outlines Plan to End Indian Military Presence in Maldives by 2024
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Muizzu unveiled an "India-Out" vision in his speech to the Maldivian Parliament, calling for the removal of Indian troops and cancellation of deals seen as threatening Maldivian sovereignty.
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Muizzu announced the phased removal of the 77 Indian military personnel stationed in the Maldives by May 2024.
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Muizzu said his government will not renew the hydrographic agreement that allowed India to study Maldivian territorial waters.
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Muizzu vowed to build up Maldivian military capacity to patrol its exclusive economic zone 24/7, reducing reliance on India.
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The speech was sparsely attended, with the two main opposition parties boycotting over accusations Muizzu has undermined parliamentary privileges.