‘Stop being stubborn, mend ties with neighbours’, Maldives president Muizzu told after debt relief appeal to India

NEW DELHI: Former Maldives President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has urged incumbent President Mohamed Muizzu to stop being “stubborn” and prioritize dialogue to address financial challenges and foster relations with neighbouring countries.

Solih’s comments follow Muizzu’s recent appeal to India for debt relief, sparking discussions about the nation’s financial strategies and geopolitical ties.

Muizzu, 45, succeeded Solih, 62, in the presidential election last September. Speaking at a Male event to support the Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP)…