[HIGHLIGHTS] The Indian government begins withdrawing its forces from the Maldives

Indian government begins withdrawing its forces from the Maldives. The 89 Indian soldiers are supposed to have left the country by May 10.

So far, India has withdrawn 25 of its soldiers stationed on Addu Atoll. Relations between Malé and New Delhi have cooled since Mohamed Moiso won the elections in September 2023. India considers the archipelago in the Indian Ocean to be in its sphere of influence. The Maldives has chosen to move closer to China, its largest foreign creditor.