Muizzu Under Bigger Loan From China, But Only Asking India For Relief? Maldives Ex-President's Claim

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Muizzu Under Bigger Loan From China, But Only Asking India For Relief? Maldives Ex-President's Claim

Former Maldives President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih criticised his successor, Mohamed Muizzu, amid strain in ties with India. He advised Muizzu, considered pro-China, to "stop being stubborn" and "fix relations with India," a day after the Maldivian president sought a loan waiver from New Delhi. Solih said that the Maldives has a debt of MVR 18 billion owed to China compared to MVR 8 billion owed to India, with the repayment period being 25 years. W…