Correct Answer : Maldives
The Ministry of External Affairs on Thursday (9th May 2024) confirmed the withdrawal of Indian military personnel from the Maldives and the "deputation of competent persons" to the archipelago nation.
* "So, both Maldives and India have engaged for quite some time to see how best they can continue the operation of aviation platforms. And in that regard, you have seen developments in first and second batches of people who were providing their support there, they had come back," MEA official spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said in a press briefing.
* "Now, what I can confirm to you is that the deputation of the competent Indian technical personnel has taken place. As these platforms provide medivac services to the people of Maldives," he added.
* Meanwhile, Maldives Foreign Minister Moosa Zameer on Thursday (9th May 2024) said that his country's defence relations with India go beyond military personnel and the two countries will work together to make the Indian Ocean a peaceful place.
* The Maldives Minister, who arrived in India on 8th May 2024, said that the platforms which were being handled by Indian military personnel would be handled by civilians..
Source : NDTV
