Indian Troops Presence In Maldives Doesn’t Threaten Its Independence, Says Ex-Prez Nasheed

Speaking exclusively to ABP Live, Mohamed Nasheed, the first democratically elected President of Maldives, says Muizzu admin needs to realise what it’s getting from push to enhance ties with China. 

Mohamed Nasheed said the immediate challenge for the Maldives is climate adaptation, and it cannot afford to have a massive budget for defence and security.

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India-Maldives Bilateral Ties: In order for the Maldives to avoid a repeat of 1988, when a coup was attempted with the help of foreign militants, it is crucial for the Indian Ocean archipelago to maintain some degree of Indian military presence, according to Mohamed Nasheed, the former President of Maldives.  Speaking exclusively to ABP Live during his recent visit to India, he also said his country is still servicing a whopping $2 billion debt to China, which is costing the island nation