India to 'replace' military in Maldives by May 10: Male

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NEW DELHI: The Maldives will retain Indian aviation platforms - two naval choppers and a Dornier aircraft - but India will ". involved in operation and maintenance work by May 10, according to a readout posted by Male of the second..

While India only said both sides agreed on a set of "mutually workable solutions" to enable continued operation of Indian aviation platforms, Male said India had agreed to replace its..

This effectively means India has agreed to withdraw its military personnel, giving in to President Mohamed Muizzu's persistent demands for the same, but there is no clarity on who will replace the staff..

"During the meeting, both sides continued their discussions on wide ranging issues related to bilateral cooperation towards identifying steps to enhance the partnership, including expediting the implementation of ongoing development cooperation projects," said the Indian govt, adding that the next meeting will be held in Male on a mutually convenient date...

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