The Indian Navy is cautious about a potential increased Chinese presence in the Arabian Sea after Maldives requested the withdrawal of Indian military personnel. Chinese People's Liberation Army delegations visited Maldives, Sri Lanka, and Nepal, with a defense agreement between China and Maldives involving free military equipment and training. Maldives is seen as a swing state despite signing a defense pact with China, indicating a shift away from India under President Mohamed Muizzu.
#Maldives and #China signed a defence pact "on China's provision of military assistance gratis to the Republic of Maldives", underlining #Male's continued shift away from #India under the government of President Mohamed #Muizzu, notes Harsh V. Pant https://t.co/NtoiYKDbQ4
Maldives signed military deal with China but may remain swing state https://t.co/RcRakJDQhu
#Maldives-#China defence agreement itself remains shrouded in secrecy. The only known aspect is that the #Chinese military would be providing free "non-lethal" #military equipment and training to the island nation, mentions Harsh V. Pant https://t.co/NtoiYKDJFC
Indian Media Outlet NDTV: #China's Foothold In The Indian Ocean Region Grows As China, #Maldives Sign Defense Agreement – Audio of report here https://t.co/M8hrLNuqZd #MEMRI https://t.co/eHIjUVy0Z1
NEW: China says military delegation visited Maldives, Sri Lanka and Nepal https://t.co/D6QjPUQEVo
A Chinese People's Liberation Army delegation has recently visited Maldives, Sri Lanka, and Nepal from March 4 to 13, the Chinese Ministry of National Defense said on Wednesday.
A Chinese People's Liberation Army delegation has recently visited Maldives, Sri Lanka and Nepal, the Chinese Ministry of National Defense said. https://t.co/AZgwHqL2N9
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