shine india monthly magazine Published this article page no 37 INDIAMALDIVES RELATIONS Why in news? The “India Out” protests have increased in pitch since the release from house arrest of former Maldives president Abdulla Yameen. More about news The “India Out” campaign targets the presence of large numbers of Indian military personnel in the Maldives and asserts that the government is planning to hand over the Uthuru Thilafalhu atoll to the Indian Navy. It has highlighted the difficulties that both countries face in building a stable strategic partnership while also addressing popular sensitivities. The Maldives government responded sharply by describing India as the countrys “closest ally and trusted neighbour”. It is also considering legislation to criminalise protests “that affect the countrys relations with other nations”. The draft bill is seen as effectively targeting the “India Out” campaign. IndiaMaldives relations Brief background India was among the first to recognize Maldives after its independence in 1965 and to establish diplomatic relations with the country. Both countries share ethnic linguistic cultural religious and commercial links steeped in antiquity. Except for a brief period between February 2012 to November 2018 relations have been close cordial and multi‐dimensional shine india monthly magazine onlineshine india monthly magazine subscription buy.
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