India and the Maldives held their second core group meeting in Delhi, discussed by @SharmaKadambini, regarding the withdrawal of Indian troops, which the Maldives stated will be completed by May 10, fulfilling President Mohamed Muizzu's election promise as he strengthens ties with China. In a related defense event, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, at the Commissioning Ceremony of INS Sandhayak in Visakhapatnam, reiterated India's stance against maritime piracy and smuggling. The Indian Navy submarine INS Karanj also made a port call in Colombo in time for Sri Lanka’s 76th Independence Day, indicating closer maritime relations. Meanwhile, the Chinese ocean research vessel XIANG YANG HONG 03 started its mission outside the Exclusive Economic Zones of India, Sri Lanka, and the Maldives, which could be indicative of the shifting geopolitical landscape in the region.
The presence of #Chinese spy vessel Xiang Yang Hong 03 docking in #Malé, soon after Muizzu’s decision on the non-extension of the joint hydrographical survey with #India indicates #Muizzu’s pro-#China tilt, writes N. Sathiya Moorthy https://t.co/iVoc96YDMv
Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin was the guest of honor at Sri Lanka's 76th Independence Day celebrations on Sunday, as the island nation struggles to emerge from its worst economic crisis. https://t.co/jxgjPomuhV
Why is #MaritimeSecurity facing unprecedented challenges? How can the #Houthis of #Yemen, #pirates of #Somalia and the Navy of #China be tackled? Which strategic partners are vital for the #IndianNavy? Watch 'Indian Diplomacy' with Vice Admiral @shekhar19541… https://t.co/YlbUdnuAbo
A good graphic from @detresfa_ shows that the #Chinese ocean research vessel XIANG YANG HONG 03 is heading to Maldives and has begun its mission outside the Exclusive Economic Zones of #India, #SriLanka & Maldives. Interestingly an Indian Submarine has made a port call in… https://t.co/U6pCm8PtjX
XIANG YANG HONG 03 the Chinese ocean research vessel headed to Maldives has begun its mission outside the Exclusive Economic Zones of India, Sri Lanka & Maldives at the moment, interestingly an Indian Submarine has made a port call in Colombo just 250 nautical miles from vessel https://t.co/Vq4DgZatA8
Debt-stricken Sri Lanka signed a trade pact with Thailand on Saturday in a bid to boost trade and investment as the Indian ocean island nation is struggling to recover from its worst economic crisis that hit two year ago. https://t.co/Khr8QGfqqS
Thailand and Sri Lanka have signed a Free Trade Agreement (FTA), a move Sri Lanka hopes will help it emerge from its worst financial crisis in decades. https://t.co/FQjXtYUXnY
Indian Navy submarine INS Karanj arrives in the port of Colombo, ahead of Sri Lanka’s 76th Independence Day celebrations on Sunday. The visit symbolises the strengthened maritime relations between India and Sri Lanka. @indiannavy @PBSC_Colombo #INSKaranj https://t.co/nEIeI19GnB
Maldivian President Muizzu's tilt towards #China raises concerns, but #India remains a steady partner. Historical ties and shared interests emphasize the need for a diplomatic resolution. Harsh V. Pant shares insights: https://t.co/Ykc7IziP7Z #IndiaMaldives #Diplomacy
Thailand, Sri Lanka sign free trade agreement https://t.co/TEY9dIArdT https://t.co/2MKynI4JgQ
"Indian Navy has been playing a vital role in free trade in oceans and is prepared to prevent possible pirate attacks": Defence Minister @rajnathsingh at the Commissioning Ceremony of #INSSandhayak in Visakhapatnam. https://t.co/cpnJZRAitw
“Won’t be tolerated…” Rajnath Singh warns pirates at Commissioning Ceremony of INS Sandhayak https://t.co/u9i7iWm04c
The Maldives said India will withdraw its troops from the island nation by May 10, making good President Mohamed Muizzu’s election promise as he draws closer to China https://t.co/N5IY4DQhk8
Defence Minister @rajnathsingh reiterates India's intolerance for maritime piracy and smuggling. @indiannavy @DefenceMinIndia https://t.co/Ku7tU8sb4L
Will Indian Troops Move Out Of #Maldives? What Both Sides Said After Meet Read Here: https://t.co/A4AeUiOG0N https://t.co/nHrJ3dcq4t
India, #Maldives hold second core group meeting in Delhi over troop withdrawal. @SharmaKadambini with more details. https://t.co/q3v4L1mEHg