Published 23:14 IST, March 4th 2024
China to Provide ‘Free Military Assistance’ to Maldives, Signs Agreement
China on Monday signed a defence cooperation agreement with the Maldives to provide free military assistance to foster "stronger" bilateral ties with Male, weeks after President Mohamed Muizzu set a deadline for the withdrawal of Indian military personnel.
![Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping.](https://img.republicworld.com/tr:w-800,h-450,q-75,f-auto/rimages/b2b2ff34-b879-45aa-b10d-235187cc8d2c-170957424936516_9.webp)
Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping. | Image:
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21:30 IST, March 4th 2024