Muizzu Pushes Out Indian Troops But Signs Defence Deals With Delhi's Foes: After China, Turkey For…

Maldives has purchased military drones from Turkey to patrol its vast exclusive economic zone that was so far being surveilled in partnership with India. Maldives’ pro-China President Mohammed Muizzu has been moving his country away from India ever since he came to power. Last week, Maldives signed a defence pact with China to obtain ‘non-lethal’ weapons and Beijing will also provide military training to Maldivian Defence Forces. Maldives President Mohammed Muizzu, who came to power on ‘India Out’ plank, has set May 10 as the final deadline for the exit of all Indian troops from Male.