【#最后一批印度驻马尔代夫军事人员撤出#】At the request of the Maldives, the last batch of Indian military personnel in Maldives was withdrawn from the Maldives on May 10, so far, India has withdrawn all more than 80 military personnel from the Maldives and replaced them with ordinary staff.
It is understood that the announcement comes at a time when Maldivian Foreign Minister Zamir is visiting India, and Zamir fully affirmed India's cooperation in the withdrawal of troops. Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar also stressed that he will continue to adhere to the "neighbour first" policy and provide assistance to the Maldives in times of need.
It is understood that the Maldives is located in the main shipping location of the Indian Ocean, and India once regarded it as its own "backyard". When President Muiz campaigned last year, he advocated a Maldives-first and independent foreign policy, and after taking office in November, he made good on his campaign promise to demand that India withdraw its troops from the country. Since March this year, Indian military personnel have been evacuated one after another. Some analysts pointed out that this move will enable India-Malaysia bilateral relations to develop in a more normal and equal direction in the future. (Phoenix Satellite TV Wang Aoduo comprehensive report)
