Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu Lands in China Amidst Tensions with India| Oneindia News

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Maldives President Muizzu's China visit amid strained relations with India marks efforts to strengthen ties. The visit includes talks, agreements, and meetings with top Chinese officials. Muizzu's previous shifts in diplomatic policy, derogatory remarks toward PM Modi, and subsequent suspensions have sparked a diplomatic row between Maldives and India.    #Maldives #Muizzu #China #PMModi #Chineseofficials #PMModi #Male #XiJinping #Oneindia #Oneindianews                  ~HT.292~PR.274~ED.103~GR.125~

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00:00 President Mohammad Nooroozoo, accompanied by the First Lady Sajida Mohamad and a delegation

00:07 has commenced on an official visit to China following an invitation from President Xi

00:12 Jinping himself.

00:13 Now, this is all happening amidst the India-Maldives row.

00:16 And so, amidst the strained ties with India, this visit is quite significant.

00:20 Reportedly, both the nations are now set to ink agreements to strengthen bilateral relations

00:25 during talks and document signings.

00:27 Chinese officials, including Premier Li Keqiang and Zhao Lijian, will also meet President

00:32 Moise Muizzou of the Maldives.

00:33 This visit marks a recent trend of high-ranking Maldivian official engagement with China.

00:38 Historically, Maldives have been seen balancing relations between India and China.

00:42 But recent incidents demonstrate that Muizzou's approach seems to be tilting towards Beijing,

00:47 deviating from predecessor policies, fearing India more.

00:51 Muizzou's stance against the Indian ties became evident by his initial visit, skipping India

00:55 and opting for Turkey.

00:56 However, he later met Prime Minister Narendra Modi, signalling intentions to mend ties and

01:01 relations.

01:02 The rift, however, widened when Muizzou demanded the Indian troop removal and reviewed agreements

01:07 straining the historically close ties.

01:10 In addition, some recent comments by Maldives MP and Minister over Prime Minister Modi's

01:14 Lakshadweep promotion post has made it more apparent that Muizzou remains steadfast in

01:18 India-out policy.

01:20 Historically, Maldives has benefited from India's Neighbourship First policy, aiding

01:23 welfare, disaster relief and maritime security.

01:26 However, Muizzou's demonstration seeks autonomy, diverging from ex-President Yameen's pro-India

01:31 stance.

01:32 Yameen's departure altered Maldives' political landscape, triggering policy's shift.

01:38 Recent derogatory comments by Maldivian ministers towards PM Modi have sparked outrage and impacted

01:42 tourism already.

01:44 India has condemned the remarks, leading to high-profile cancellations.

01:47 The Muizzou government has suspended three ministers striving to repair the diplomatic

01:50 ties with India.

01:51 Notably, Maldivian leaders including ex-President Nasheed and Sole have stressed India's enduring

01:56 friendship, urging the Muizzou government to safeguard ties.

01:59 However, Muizzou seems to be working on a solely different agenda.

02:03 Amidst backlash, Muizzou's administration aims to reassure India of its commitment to

02:08 a robust and respectful bilateral relationship only on papers.

02:12 [Music]

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