Maldives first, but it 'won't hurt India's security for China's sake': President Muizzu

In his first official state visit to India, Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu reaffirmed the island nation's commitment to India’s security, emphasizing that the Maldives would never undermine its long-standing relationship with New Delhi. Amid concerns over Maldives’ growing ties with China, Muizzu assured that these developments would not jeopardize India's strategic interests. He also highlighted the importance of defence cooperation and the critical role India continues to play in Maldives' development. The visit aims to reset ties that had been strained due to previous diplomatic issues.