Leader of the Maldives‘ Jumhooree Party Qasim Ibrahim has urged President Mohamed Muizzu to issue a formal apology to Indians and Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Ibrahim’s remarks coincided with strained diplomatic relations between Malé and New Delhi following disparaging remarks made about India and Prime Minister Modi by three Maldivian politicians. “I call on President Muizzu to formally apologise to the Indian government and Prime Minister Modi regarding his remarks after the China trip,” Ibrahim stated on Tuesday. Ibrahim voiced his concerns about the worsening ties between the Maldives and India during his remarks. “We should avoid speaking negatively about any country, particularly a neighboring one, as it could damage our relationship. We have a responsibility to our state that needs to be taken into account,” Ibrahim stated.

Jumhooree Party Leader Gasim calls on President Muizzu to formally apologise to PM Modi and the People of India

“Regarding any country, especially a neighboring one, we shouldn't speak in a way that affects the relationship. We have an obligation to our state that must be… pic.twitter.com/KDuUIKH0Hy

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The Jumhooree Party leader also expressed concerns over the possible nullification of a Presidential Decree, issued by Muizzu’s predecessor Ibrahim Mohamed Solih, banning the current president’s infamous ‘India Out’ campaign.

“Now, Yameen (Solih’s predecessor) is questioning why Muizzu, who participated with him in the India Out Campaign, has not nullified the Presidential Decree. The Decree should not be nullified, as it would only result in a loss to the nation. That cannot be done. I would tell Muizzu that it should not be done.”

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