In response to the new pro-China president of the Maldives ordering the withdrawal of Indian military personnel, India has begun pulling out forces operating surveillance aircraft in the island nation as of March 12, 2024. This development follows the Maldives' request for New Delhi to withdraw its military contingent. Concurrently, as of March 11, 2024, the Indian Navy is upgrading its facility in the region into a full-fledged base amidst growing pirate activity in the Gulf of Aden, Arabian Sea, and Houthi attacks in the Red Sea. The move also comes as the Indian Navy, expressing concerns over the potential for increased Chinese presence in the Arabian Sea, as noted on March 13, 2024.
After #Malé asked New Delhi to withdraw the contingent of #Indian #military personnel stationed in the island state, the #IndianNavy has been wary about the prospect of a greater #Chinese presence in the #ArabianSea. From @abhijit227 https://t.co/yGwoVEVfn0
NEW: India has begun withdrawing military personnel operating surveillance aircraft in the Maldives after the new pro-China president ordered them to leave, defence authorities said Tuesday. https://t.co/KX8OJtwalJ
India has begun withdrawing military personnel operating surveillance aircraft in the Maldives after the new pro-China president ordered them to leave, according to reports https://t.co/LoMt4FFmeE https://t.co/OpZca6xq3P
India has begun withdrawing military personnel operating surveillance aircraft in the Maldives after the new pro-China president ordered them to leave, defence authorities said Tuesday. https://t.co/DpZCXgXlJu
With growing pirate activity in the #GulfofAden and #ArabianSea and #Houthi attacks in the #RedSea, the #IndianNavy has moved to upgrade the existing facility on the island into a full-fledged base, notes @abhijit227 https://t.co/yGwoVEUHxs