Maldives has banned Israeli passport holders from entering the Island Nation amid public outrage over the ongoing war in Gaza. The decision was announced by Home Minister Ali Ihusan, in an emergency press briefing at the President’s Office late Sunday afternoon, reported Sun Online International. Ihusan said the decision was taken during a Cabinet meeting. […]
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“Prime Minister further conveyed that as we celebrate Eid Al Fitr with traditional fervour, people across the world are reminded of the values of compassion, brotherhood, and togetherness, which are essential in building a peaceful and inclusive world that we all aspire for,” the message said.
Amid a strained diplomatic relation between the two nations, India recently allowed the export of certain quantities of essential commodities for 2024-25 under a unique bilateral mechanism, at the request of the Maldives government. The Indian High Commission in Maldives said the quotas for each of these items have been revised upwards. “Upon the request […]
In recent days, with the debt burden looming, Muizzu has backtracked a little on his stance against India. He has said that India would continue to remain the Maldives’ closest ally.
The boycott is one of the aspects of the decline in diplomatic relations between India and the Maldives, first started by Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu.
President Mohamed Muizzu says Indian troops will not remain in Maldives even in civilian clothing after May 10
