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President urges vigilance against foreign influence

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3 months ago

11/02/2024

President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu has urged the citizens of the country not to yield to the influence of mercenary foreign powers in his address on Martyrs’ Day. The President also conveyed his greetings on this significant occasion.

Martyrs’ Day commemorates the death of Sultan Ali VI, a national hero and martyr, who valiantly fought against the Portuguese and lost his life on the battlefield in 1558. The Maldives began observing Martyrs’ Day on the first day of the month of Shaʻban in the year 1400 in the Islamic calendar, corresponding to June 14, 1980.

Reflecting on Sultan Ali VI’s sacrifice, in his address on Martyrs’ Day, President Dr. Muizzu highlighted the lessons it imparts to the people of the Maldives. He underscored how this historical event revealed instances of selfishness and betrayal within the local population, illustrating the cunning tactics of foreign forces. Despite the Portuguese occupation initially instigated by a local individual, it ultimately brought no benefit, and divine intervention led to the triumph of truth, he underscored.

The President emphasised the importance of continually reminding the nation about the sacrifices made by heroes in the face of foreign oppression. Sultan Ali VI’s unwavering faith, love, courage, and loyalty to the country exemplify the nobility that should be cherished and remembered.

Encouraging today’s youth to draw lessons from Sultan Ali VI’s sacrifice for the country, the President stated the need to avoid succumbing to the temptations of youthful recklessness that may compromise one’s faith and allegiance to the country.

Acknowledging historical challenges faced by the Maldives, such as the spread of discord among citizens that allowed the Portuguese to enter Male’, the President said the resilience of the ancestors who reclaimed the islands for the people. He stressed the importance of passing down these stories to the younger generation, instilling in them values that promote loyalty and national pride.

Similarly, the President reassured that the current government is committed to safeguarding the nation’s independence and will not allow foreign powers to interfere. He pledged relentless efforts to uphold the freedom and sovereignty of the people.

In conclusion, the President’s address resonated a call for loyalty to the country, reverence for religion, and allegiance to the state among the citizens.

Source(s): PsmNews

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Minister confirms redeployment of all Indian militants

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6 hours ago

11/05/2024

Minister of Defence Mohamed Ghassan Maumoon has disclosed that the 76 Indian militants stationed in the Maldives have been successfully redeployed. The redeployment of foreign troops from the nation is a commitment of President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu.

The withdrawal of the Indian military troops stationed by May 10 in the Maldives, as per the pledge of President Dr. Muizzu, were officially announced today at a press conference held at the President’s Office. The troops were redeployed in batches, with the first batch redeployed in March. This was followed by the withdrawal of the second batch of militants in April and the last batch on May 10.

Details on the withdrawal of the foreign troops are as follows: In March, a total of 26 soldiers who were stationed in Gan, Addu City were redeployed, with 12 militants redeployed on March 7 and 14 militants on March 9. Meanwhile, 25 military personnel in Hanimaadhoo, Haa Dhaalu Atoll withdrew, with 13 soldiers redeployed on April 7 and 12 on May 9. The troops stationed in Kadhdhoo, Laamu Atoll were redeployed with 12 personnel withdrawing the platforms on May 7 and 13 by May 9.

Speaking at the press conference, Minister Ghassan revealed that the foreign soldiers working at Senahiya Military Hospital are doctors, and there were no plans to redeploy them. The minister assured that these soldiers were not partaking in any military roles.

Source(s): PsmNews

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Foreign Minister prioritises talks with India to expedite projects

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7 hours ago

11/05/2024

Minister of Foreign Affairs Moosa Zameer has affirmed that significant strides have been made in expediting projects initiated in the Maldives with financial assistance from the Indian Government.

Following his official visit to India at the invitation of Minister of External Affairs S. Jaishankar, Minister Zameer said that a spectrum of initiatives across the nation has been kickstarted through loans and grants from the Government of India during the previous administration. He emphasised the current government’s commitment to prioritising the resumption and completion of these projects. He also underscored his dedication to this endeavor during his recent visit to India.

Additionally, Minister Zameer disclosed that both ministers engaged in bilateral discussions on May 9 to address pivotal matters aimed at expediting the projects. He underscored the discussions with Minister S. Jaishankar, focusing on the operational dynamics of the committees entrusted with executing these projects.

During the official discussions between the two nations, Minister S. Jaishankar reiterated the significance of India’s ongoing projects in the Maldives.

Source(s): PsmNew

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Redeployment of Indian troops, attributed to critical thinking of President

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7 hours ago

11/05/2024

Minister of Defence Mohamed Ghassan Maumoon has revealed that all the Indian military troops, previously stationed in Maldivian platforms were effectively redeployed due to the strategic decision-making skills and critical thinking of President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu. The remarks were made by the minister during a press conference held to officially announce the redeployment of all Indian militants.

Addressing the media, Minister Ghassan disclosed that a total of 76 military personnel were stationed across three platforms in the Maldives. The three platforms include Hanimaadhoo in Haa Dhaalu Atoll, Gan in Addu City and Kadhdhoo in Laamu Atoll. The minister further confirmed the successful withdrawal of all foreign troops in the country by the deadline set by the government, which was May 10.

Minister Ghassan stated that the successful redeployment of troops through series of discussions in a small period of time, were attributed to the critical and strategic thinking of President Dr. Muizzu.

Source(s): PsmNews