‘I am sure that whenever I dial 911, I will be able to get it…’, Maldives opposition party praises India

India-Maldives relations: The main opposition party of Maldives (Maldivian Democratic Party) has welcomed the softening of President Mohammed Muizzu’s attitude towards India. The Maldivian Democratic Party said that the sudden change in the policy of the government led by President Mohammed Muizzu towards India is very commendable. MDP President Abdullah Shahid met External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday (August 10).

After meeting Foreign Minister S Jaishankar, Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) President Abdullah Shahid posted on social media platform X. Abdullah Shahid wrote, ‘Welcome the visit of Indian Foreign Minister Dr. S Jaishankar to Maldives. I am sure that whenever Maldives International dials 911, India will be the first to respond.’

call for apology

MDP President Abdullah Shahid also targeted the Muizzu government. He said, ‘MDP (Maldivian Democratic Party) demands the Muizzu government to publicly apologize for the actions, lies and irresponsible statements of its officials. Due to irresponsible statements, Maldives suffered huge losses on foreign and economic fronts.’

‘Incited anti-India slogans’

Abdullah Shahid said, ‘The Muizzu government started inciting anti-India sentiments with its aggressive attitude. However, we welcome the sudden change in the Maldives-India policy of the current government which is quite different from the previous India Out policy.’ Let us tell you that last year there was a lot of tension in India-Maldives relations.

What did President Muizzu say?

Maldives President Mohammad Muizzu on Saturday (August 10) called India his closest ally. President Muizzu said, ‘India-Maldives have historic and close relations.’ Along with this, he assured that his administration is fully committed to further strengthen these relations.

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