India–Maldives Relations

India Out Campaign

India–Maldives relations witnessed strain after the “India Out” campaign and the election of Mohamed Muizzu in 2023, reflecting domestic political sensitivities over foreign military presence.

  • The Maldivian government requested the withdrawal/replacement of Indian military personnel operating aviation platforms (helicopters/Dornier aircraft) used for Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) and medical evacuation.
  • India responded through diplomatic engagement and restructuring of its presence, replacing military personnel with civilian technical staff (2024), demonstrating flexibility under the Neighbourhood First policy.
  • In the 2025, high-level visits and engagements—including participation in national events such as Maldives’ Independence Day—signalled a gradual reset in bilateral ....
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