Maldives Seeks to Firmly Establish Sovereignty While Still Building External Defence Ties: Minister Maumoon
The Mohamed Muizzu administration is against the permanent presence of any foreign troops, regardless of existing bilateral or multilateral defence…
India Denies Maldives’ Allegations of Unauthorised Helicopter Operation
India has refuted claims made by Maldivian Defence Minister Ghassan Maumoon regarding an alleged unauthorised operation of an Indian helicopter…
Defence Minister To Face Parliamentary Committee Over 6 May Terror Attack Investigation, Drone Acquisition
The Parliamentary Committee on National Security Services has unanimously approved a motion to summon Defence Minister Mohamed Ghassan Maumoon. The…
Government Mulls Confidentiality Act Amid Drone Procurement Scrutiny
Minister of Defence Mohamed Ghassan Maumoon has called for the enactment of a confidentiality act aimed at safeguarding government secrets,…
Miscommunication Cited as Reason for Indian Military Boarding Maldivian Fishing Vessels
Minister of Defence Mohamed Ghassan Maumoon has revealed that the Indian government cited ‘miscommunication’ as the reason for the incidents…
Parliament Committee Holds Closed-Door Hearing on Indian Military Intrusion Into Maldivian Waters
The Parliament Committee on National Security Services (241 Committee) has convened a confidential meeting to probe the intrusion of Indian…
Fisheries Minister Uncertain Over India’s Armed Incursion Into Maldivian Waters
Fisheries Minister Ahmed Shiyam expressed his lack of information regarding the unexpected boarding of Maldivian fishing vessels by of armed…