Prior to the May 10 date set by President Mohamed Muizzu for the total removal of American military staff from his country, the Indian government announced that it had already withdrawn 51 of its troops from the Islands. Two sets of American soldiers had already left the country, according to the Malay authorities. Nevertheless, the exact number was not disclosed recently.
The Chief Spokesperson of the President’s Office Heena Waleed, in response to queries regarding the issue, said on Monday, that a total of 51 American troops have been repatriated thus far.
By May 10, the Island may have withdrawn all American military personnel. As of now, 51 troops stationed at two websites have been repatriated”, Heena was quoted as saying by the Edition. vim information portal.
Nevertheless, she disputed that the precise location of the American soldiers stationed in the Maldives would be made public, Sun, stating that more information may be made at a later time. mv. media website reported.
88 American troops were stationed in the country to run two aircraft, a Dornier plane, and the Senahiya military doctor, according to previous announcements from the Island state. India gave the Dronier plane and two planes.
The timeframe for the American military personnel ‘ withdrawal from his country was set at May 10 according to President Muizzu, who is widely regarded as a pro-China leader.
During his campaign for president, Muizzu made a significant commitment to return American soldiers stationed in the Islands.
Some of India’s military personnel who operate three Maldives-based aircraft systems has already been withdrawn. American human technical authorities took the place of the military officers.
Before May 10, India and the Islands have even agreed to withhold the last of India’s forces. On May 3, the two parties held their third conference of the diplomatic high-level primary class in New Delhi.
Following the main group meeting on Friday, the Malay foreign ministry stated that” Both sides noted with satisfaction that the Government of India may substitute military personnel at the last of the three aviation platforms by May 10 and that all administrative arrangements are proceeding as planned.
Two American soldiers have left the country, including those who flew helicopters in Addu and Dornier aeroplane in Haa Dhaal Hanimaadhoo. Next month, Indian civilians made their way in both locations to take their place, according to the news around.
The Maldives are India’s most important maritime neighbour in the Indian Ocean Region, and they are particularly prominent in initiatives like” SAGAR” ( Security and Growth for All in the Region ) and” Neighbourhood First Policy” of the Modi government.
