India withdraws military personnel from the Maldives after the country signs a 'military assistance' agreement with China.
India has begun withdrawing military personnel from the Maldives following the orders of the Maldives' new pro-China President, Mohamed Muizzu. The Maldives signed a 'military assistance' agreement with China last week, coinciding with the departure of Indian forces. India has expressed concerns over China's growing presence in the Indian Ocean and its influence in the Maldives and neighboring Sri Lanka.
March 11, 2024
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