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Amid strained ties, Maldives President Muizzu seeks debt relief from India

Toeing a reconciliatory tone after a diplomatic row with India, Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu has requested New Delhi for debt relief measures while stating that India will continue to remain Maldives’ “closest ally”, local media reported. He further claimed that he has “not taken any action nor made any statements” that may strain the relationship between the two countries. This was President Muizzu’s first interview since assuming office.