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‘Every Individual Deserves Dignity’: Maldives’ Ex-VP On Hindu Lynching In Bangladesh | Exclusive | India News

‘Every Individual Deserves Dignity’: Maldives’ Ex-VP On Hindu Lynching In Bangladesh | Exclusive | India News

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Last Updated:December 26, 2025, 17:25 IST Speaking to CNN-News18, former Maldives Vice-President Faisal Naseem said every individual deserves dignity, security and equal treatment, regardless of their beliefs. Faisal Naseem, former Vice President of the Maldives, was chief guest at the 8th Atal Bihari Vajpayee Memorial Lecture at the India Habitat Centre in Delhi. (Image: X/@FaisalNasym) The lynching of Dipu Chandra Das and the ensuing unrest in Bangladesh have once again raised alarm over violence against minorities in the region, prompting warnings from India’s Ministry of External Affairs. The incidents have highlighted the fragile security of vulnerable communities and the pressing need for governments to address extremism decisively. During an exclusive interview with CNN-News18, Faisal Naseem, former Vice President of the Maldives and chief guest at the 8th Atal Bihari Vajpayee Memorial Lecture at the India Habitat Centre in Delhi, discussed violence against minorities in Bangladesh and how the Maldives ensures that religious identity is never used to justify discrimination. He also spoke about the responsibility of Muslim-majority countries to call out such violence and the …

Defence talks add new vigour to India-Maldives ties: Rajnath Singh | Latest News India

Defence talks add new vigour to India-Maldives ties: Rajnath Singh | Latest News India

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NEW DELHI: India and the Maldives on Wednesday reaffirmed their readiness to enhance their bilateral relationship to a “comprehensive economic and maritime security partnership,” and reviewed various elements of defence cooperation to enhance the capability of the Maldives National Defence Force, during talks between defence minister Rajnath Singh and his Maldivian counterpart Mohammed Ghassan Maumoon, in Delhi. Defence minister Rajnath Singh (right) during a meeting with his Maldivian counterpart Mohamed Ghassan Maumoon, in New Delhi, on Wednesday. (PTI) Singh said the discussions will add “new vigour” to India-Maldives relations. “During the talks, both sides reasserted the firm commitment to work closely in realising the joint vision for India-Maldives comprehensive economic and maritime security partnership,” the defence ministry said. The two sides had agreed on this partnership last October. Singh reaffirmed India’s readiness to support the Maldives to boost its defence preparedness, including through provisioning of defence platforms and assets to augment its capacities, in line with its national priorities, and New Delhi’s ‘Neighborhood First’ policy and the vision of SAGAR (Security and Growth for All …

Rajnath assures Maumoon during high-level talks – India TV

Rajnath assures Maumoon during high-level talks – India TV

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Image Source : PTI Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, right, during a meeting with his Maldivian counterpart Mohamed Ghassan Maumoon, in New Delhi New Delhi: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh held a bilateral meeting with his Maldivian counterpart Mohammed Ghassan Maumoon on Wednesday in the national capital, where he reiterated India’s unconditional support to Male in its development projects and supply of defence equipment. Notably, Maumoon is on a three-day visit to India from Wednesday in order to deepen bilateral engagement ties amid a thaw in relations between the two countries. Image Source : PTIMaldives Defence Minister Mohamed Ghassan Maumoon inspects a Guard of Honour upon his arrival, in New Delhi In his opening remarks at a delegation-level talk with his Maldivian counterpart,  Singh recalled his last meeting with Maumoon when Maldivian President Mohammed Muizzu had a state visit to New Delhi. “India has been offering avenues of capacity building to the Maldives in all the fields of defence cooperation, including training, regular exercises, workshops, and seminars to enhance the capability of the Maldives National Defense …

Muizzu meets Shilpa Shetty, Sonakshi and other Bollywood celebrities, urges shooting films in Maldives – India TV

Muizzu meets Shilpa Shetty, Sonakshi and other Bollywood celebrities, urges shooting films in Maldives – India TV

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Image Source : MIHAARU Maldives President Muizzu and First Lady met Bollywood celebrities in Mumbai Mumbai: Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu on Tuesday met with top Bollywood actors during an event held to promote the Maldives tourism brand and destination, where the Maldives head of state has invited the B-town celebrities to visit the island nation for their film shootings,en.sun.mv reported.  The President met with newly weeded actress Sonakshi Sinha, Shilpa Shetty, Sohail Khan and others. Notably, Muizzu is on his first state visit to India from October 6 to 10. Pro-China Muizzu had assumed office last November riding on the back of an aggressive ‘India Out’ campaign. Within hours of taking the oath, he had asked India to repatriate its military personnel from the three platforms in the archipelagic nation. Bollywood’s call for Boycott Maldives In January this year, several Bollywood celebrities asked their fans to boycott Maldives after three of Muizzu’s ministers mocked Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Lakshadweep where he embraced the beauty of the region. This led to a huge loss …

PM Modi Meets Maldives President Muizzu In Delhi, Likely To Discuss Bilateral, Regional Issues Amid Strained Ties

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Curated By: Vani Mehrotra Last Updated: October 07, 2024, 11:55 IST PM Modi meets Maldives President Muizzu (Photo: ANI) PM today met Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu in New Delhi to discuss bilateral, regional, and international issues, amid strained ties due to Muizzu’s pro-China stance. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday met Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu at Hyderabad House in New Delhi. The two leaders held a meeting at the venue. This comes months after the ties between the countries strained since Muizzu came to power last year. During their meeting, Muizzu and PM Modi are expected to discuss “bilateral, regional, and international issues of mutual interest,” according to India’s Foreign Ministry. Muizzu will also hold meetings with senior Indian officials during his five-day India visit. Tensions between India and Maldives have grown since pro-China Muizzu came to power last year after defeating India-friendly incumbent Ibrahim Mohamed Solih. Leading up to the 2023 elections, Muizzu had promised to expel Indian soldiers deployed in Maldives to help in humanitarian assistance. In May, New Delhi replaced dozens of …

Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu likely to visit India on October 7: Reports – India TV

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Image Source : PTI (FILE) PM Narendra Modi with Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu in New Delhi in June. New Delhi: Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu is expected to visit India on a bilateral trip on October 7, sources told news agency ANI on Friday. India and the Maldives had been preparing for Muizzu’s expected visit since early September, his second trip to India after he visited New Delhi on June 9 to attend Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s swearing-in ceremony. Heena Waleed, the chief spokesperson at the President’s Office, announced Muizzu’s visit on a day when two junior ministers, suspended in January for derogatory comments against Prime Minister Narendra Modi – resigned from the government on September 10. “The President is scheduled to visit India very soon. As you are aware, such trips are scheduled for a time of maximum convenience to leaders of the two countries. Discussions regarding this are in progress,” she said during a press conference. Muizzu, known for his pro-China leanings, visited New Delhi on June 9 to attend Prime Minister Modi’s swearing-in …

‘Bullies Don’t Give USD 4.5 Billion Aid’: EAM Jaishankar’s Veiled Dig At Maldives Amid Strained Ties

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Last Updated: March 03, 2024, 23:52 IST External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar. (Image: PTI) Jaishankar’s response was an apparent reference to the Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu’s statement back in January when he had said that though his nation was small “it does not give countries the license to bully us” External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar quipped that “big bullies” do not provide $4.5 billion aid to their neighbours in times of distress, in response to a question about whether India is being perceived as a “bully”. Jaishankar’s response was an apparent reference to the Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu’s statement back in January when he had said that though his nation was small “it does not give countries the license to bully us”. “The big change today in this part of the world is what has happened between India and its neighbours. When you say India is perceived as a big bully, you know, big bullies don’t provide USD 4.5 billion when the neighbours are in trouble. Big bullies don’t supply vaccines to other countries …

India, Maldives & Sri Lanka’s ‘Dosti-16’ kicks off in Maldives

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Highlighting the importance of “collaboration and interoperability” among the coast guards personnel of the Maldives, India and Sri Lanka, Maldivian Defence Minister Mohamed Ghassan Maumoon said the trilateral exercise ‘Dosti’ will unite the troika to address “shared maritime security concerns through collaboration.” Mr. Maumoon was speaking at an event to formally inaugurate the 16th iteration of ‘Dosti,” the biennial exercise, which began on Thursday and would continue until Sunday. Indian Coast Guard ship Samarth and ICGS Abhinav along with Sri Lanka Naval Ship Samudura are participating in the exercise ‘DOSTI-16’ while Bangladesh is participating as an observer. Sri Lanka has described ‘Dosti’ as a trilateral exercise that aims to enhance cooperation, strengthen friendship, improve mutual operational capability, and develop interoperability among the Coast Guard personnel of India, the Maldives, and Sri Lanka. “Scheduled from February 22nd to 25, the exercise provides participating forces with opportunities to engage in various maritime activities, including interdiction operations, search and rescue missions, surveillance, and communication drills,” the Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF) said in a statement. These activities aim …

India, Maldives, Sri Lanka Hold ‘Dosti’ Exercises In Indian Ocean

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‘Dosti’ is a four-day trilateral exercise Male: Seeking to enhance maritime security and interoperability, coast guard personnel from India, the Maldives and Sri Lanka have embarked on a four-day trilateral exercise to identify emerging maritime challenges in the Indian Ocean Region. Indian Coast Guard ship Samarth and ICGS Abhinav along with Sri Lanka Naval Ship Samudura reached here on Thursday for the exercise ‘DOSTI-16’ that is being held between February 22 and 25. Bangladesh is participating as an observer. The sea exercise under #DOSTI -XVI involving five Coast Guard ships from #India, #Maldives and #SriLanka conducted today at Male, #Maldives. @giridhararamane@MEAIndia@HCIMaldives@MNDF_Officialpic.twitter.com/D6TJeE8rez — Indian Coast Guard (@IndiaCoastGuard) February 24, 2024 MNDF welcomes participating ships from India and Sri Lanka for the Trilateral Joint Exercise “DOSTI-16” from Feb 22-25. Coast Guards of Maldives, India, and Sri Lanka, along with observers from Bangladesh, join in this biennial event to enhance collaboration between the forces. pic.twitter.com/csAF51qTTl — Maldives National Defence Force (@MNDF_Official) February 22, 2024 Coast guard helicopter ICGS Dornier too is part of the trilateral exercise ‘Dosti,’ which …

Amid Standoff, India, Maldives Discuss Trade, Mutual Security

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Muizzu-led Maldivian government had formally requested that India withdraw its troops from Male. Male: The Indian High Commissioner to the Maldives, Munu Mahawar, paid a courtesy call on Maldivian Commissioner General of Customs, Yoosuf Maaniu Mohamed, on Thursday. The discussions were centred around new areas of capacity building and collaboration in trade facilitation and mutual security. Both countries came to an agreement on exploring and carrying forward the multifaceted collaboration between the Maldives Customs Service (MCS) and the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC). The meeting took place in the backdrop of the strain in bilateral ties between the two countries over the disparaging social media posts by Maldivian junior ministers and government officials against Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent visit to Lakshadweep and the request for the withdrawal of Indian troops by Maladivian President Mohamed Muizzu. Taking to X, the Indian High Commission to the Maldives shared details of the meeting, posting, “A productive meeting with H.E. Commissioner General @yoosufmaaniu to further enhance our multifaceted collaboration between @CustomsMv and @cbic_india on capacity …