Politics
Maldives wriggles out of a sticky diplomatic situation vis-à-vis India
The Maldives manages to wriggle out of a sticky diplomatic situation involving regional power India Indo-Maldivian relations have been under strain… Maldives risks losing the look of a unitary state as stipulated in the Constitution The ball was in the Maldivian government’s court and President Yameen himself came out with a conciliatory statement on Sunday… […]
President arrives in Eydhafushi Island
President Yameen Inaugurates Kendhoo Harbour
Maldives reaches out to India, seeks to undo perceived slight
NEW DELHI: Amid growing concerns here over an open display of hostility against India in the Maldives, Male seems to be finally reaching out to the Indian government. It is currently discussing a high-level bilateral visit from India which it hopes will help calm frayed nerves on both sides. Tension seemed to have peaked last […]
President Yameen Inaugurates clean drinking water services in Hinnavaru Island
President arrives in Kendhoo Island
Maldives president weighs in on diplo drama
President Abdulla Yameen has criticized diplomats for speaking about foreign policy issues in the islands, after authorities banned councils from meeting envoys without prior written permission. He said foreign policy should be discussed with the government but denied accusations his administration did not not respect diplomats, saying there were rules they needed to adhere to. […]
