'Maldives is not open for Indian military purposes': MP Didi

Former Brigadier General and the current parliament member for Hithadhoo Central, Ibrahim Mohamed Didi, released a statement Thursday saying that former President Mohamed Nasheed’s recent proclamation of India’s previous ties with Addu City do not infer that Addu or any other Maldivian territory can be used for Indian military purposes.

In his ongoing visit to Addu Atoll, Nasheed had expressed that the people of Addu City’s interests are more associated with India rather than the Maldives itself. Ruling Progressive of Maldives (PPM) has raised their concerns over Nasheed’s comments, saying that it acts as a threat to the Maldives as a sovereign state.