Einar Tangen, a senior fellow at Chinese think tank Taihe Institute, pointed out that Muizzu has visited both China and India this year, as well as the US, indicating the nation’s desire to balance ties on all sides.
“China would like to see it (Maldives) remain neutral … And the Maldives have very wisely decided that they’re going to be non-aligned,” he said.
ISAS’ Palit said that months after Muizzu settled into his presidential role, his administration is likely beginning to realise that ‘India out’ and heavy dependence on…