Pakistan-Maldives ties: New equation in South Asia?
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22 October, 2026, 03:30 pm
Last modified: 22 October, 2026, 03:33 pm
22 October, 2026, 03:30 pm
Last modified: 22 October, 2026, 03:33 pm
The Maldives is moving to strengthen its ties with Pakistan by signing 20 memoranda of understanding (MoUs). This initiative—aimed at enhancing cooperation across various sectors, including defense, maritime security, and trade—has brought the nation's diplomatic strategy into the spotlight. Amidst strained relations with India and growing closeness to China, the question arises: is the Maldives seeking to further solidify its strategic position in the Indian Ocean?
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