Maldives President Mohammed Muizzu China Visit: Maldives President Mohammed Muizzu completed his first visit to China amid diplomatic dispute with India. Beijing on Thursday (January 11) said it firmly opposes external interference in the internal affairs of the Maldives and supports the island nation in upholding its sovereignty and independence.
“Both sides agree to continue to firmly support each other to safeguard their core interests,” a joint statement issued after Muizzu’s talks with top Chinese leaders said.
Opposition to external interference in the internal affairs of Maldives
Without mentioning any country, the statement said, “China firmly supports the Maldives in upholding national sovereignty, independence and national dignity. Respects and explores the path for development suited to the national circumstances of the Maldives. At the same time, it opposes external interference in the internal affairs of the Maldives.”
Anti-India sentiments boosted in elections
This statement Prime Minister Narendra Modi This comes in the context of the derogatory comments of Maldivian ministers against Maldivian ministers and the release of a report by the European Union election observation mission. The report said that the ruling coalition of Progressive Party of Maldives (PPM) and People’s National Congress (PNC) promoted anti-India sentiments and attempted to spread misinformation in the 2023 presidential elections. Muizzu had won this election.
Derogatory remarks against PM Modi
Muizzu is considered a pro-China leader. Recently some ministers of Maldives had made derogatory remarks against Prime Minister Modi. After that a large number of Indian tourists canceled their trip to Maldives.
Muizzu agrees to support GSI
According to the joint statement, Muizzu agreed to support Chinese President Xi Jinping’s principled Global Security Initiative (GSI). “Both sides agreed to explore ways of implementing the GSI in efforts to enhance law enforcement, enhance mutual cooperation, jointly address traditional and non-traditional security challenges, and contribute to peace,” it said. ”
Maldives will not establish relations with Taiwan
It said that Maldives opposes every statement or action that undermines China’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. Besides, he also opposes separatist activities related to Taiwan. It will not establish any kind of official relations with Taiwan.
Let us tell you that Muizzu met his Chinese counterpart Jinping on Wednesday. After this both the countries signed 20 important agreements.