Last Updated on 12/08/2024 by wccexam Desk
Maldives’ main opposition party Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) has welcomed the ‘sudden change’ in India policy by the government led by President Mohammad Muizzu. MDP said that Male has always been confident that whenever the country faces a crisis and calls for help, India will be the first to help.
Abdullah Shahid, president of the main opposition Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP), made this comment after meeting External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday. The MDP president said that his party “demands the Muizzu government to publicly apologize for the actions, lies and irresponsible remarks of its officials, which have caused great damage to the foreign and economic outlook of the Maldives.
Foreign Minister is on a visit to Maldives
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Jaishankar is on a three-day official visit to the Maldives to revive bilateral ties. This is the first high-level visit from India after pro-China President Muizzu took office. Former Foreign Minister Shahid said in a statement posted on ‘X’ late Saturday night, “Maldives has always been confident that whenever Maldives “dial international 911”, India will always respond first.
He said, ‘Due to the aggressive slogans, mockery and inciting anti-India sentiments against India by the current government, Maldives’ international reputation has been damaged, economic loss has occurred and many other unnecessary difficulties and challenges have been faced. In such a situation, when there has been a sudden change in the Maldives-India policy of President Muizzu’s government, MDP welcomes it.’
The President said – we did not make any change in the policy
However, President Muizzu said on Sunday that his government has not made any changes in its foreign policy, but has maintained the same policy since day one. ‘SunOnline International’ news portal quoted the President as saying, ‘I am implementing the foreign policy declared in my manifesto (in the 2023 elections). I will give priority to the interests of the Maldives and maintain close relations with all those countries that agree not to violate the independence and sovereignty of the Maldives.’ Muizzu said that he has not made any changes in his foreign policy, nor does he need to apologize for anything.
Muizzu said, ‘They (India) have done a lot for us as a friendly country in the last few months. India has increased the quota of staple food items for Maldives more than any other country. President Muizzu said that India has always helped Maldives and thanked the country for the various assistance given over the years.
Relations between India and Maldives became tense last year after Muizzu, who is considered pro-China, took over as President. Within hours of taking oath of office, Muizzu had demanded the withdrawal of Indian military personnel from his country.
Source (PTI) (NDTV) (HINDUSTANTIMES)