Incoming Maldives president confirms talks with India on troops removal
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The Maldives has begun talks with India regarding the removal of its military presence from the island nation, President-elect Mohamed Muizzu revealed during an interview with Bloomberg News on Friday. Removing Indian troops from the Maldives was one of the key campaign promises made by Muizzu, who defeated India-friendly incumbent Ibrahim Solih in the recently concluded presidential elections.