The Government of Maldives has formally requested the Government of India to withdraw its military personnel from the Maldives.

President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu formally made the request when he met the Minister of Earth Sciences of India, H.E. Mr. Kiren Rijiju, at the President’s Office earlier today.

The President's Office has not yet released any further details about the meeting.

The withdrawal of Indian troops from the Maldives is an important presidential promise. President Dr. Muizzu has stated that he will resolve the issue of Indian troops peacefully by talking to the Indian government.