Maldives-China sign defence agreement to obtain non-lethal weapons and training

Maldives-China sign defence agreement to obtain non-lethal weapons and training

President Muizzu met with Major General Zhang Baoqun, Deputy Director of the Office for International Military Cooperation of China, and President of the Export-Import Bank of China, Ren Shengjun, to discuss the agreement. Speaking to residents of Dhaalu atoll Meedhoo, President Muizzu stated that China and Maldives have always maintained military cooperation, and the new agreement will provide assistance to enhance the Maldives' military capacity. The President emphasised that the agreement aims to strengthen the defense forces and ensure autonomy and independence for the Maldives.

NEW DELHI: Maldives has signed an agreement with China to receive free 'non-lethal' military equipment and training, according to President Mohamed Muizzu. The deal, which marks the first time Maldives has entered into a military cooperation agreement of this level with China, aims to strengthen the island nation's independence and autonomy.
President Muizzu met with Major General Zhang Baoqun, Deputy Director of the Office for International Military Cooperation of China, and President of the Export-Import Bank of China, Ren Shengjun, to discuss the agreement.

Speaking to residents of Dhaalu atoll Meedhoo, President Muizzu stated that China and Maldives have always maintained military cooperation, and the new agreement will provide assistance to enhance the Maldives' military capacity. The President emphasised that the agreement aims to strengthen the defense forces and ensure autonomy and independence for the Maldives.
The non-lethal military equipment that will be provided includes tear gas, pepper spray, and similar articles of weaponry, according to President Muizzu. Additionally, Ren Shengjun, President of EXIM China, paid a courtesy call on President Muizzu and highlighted the close ties and cooperation between China and Maldives. The President's Office stated that both parties expressed enthusiasm for future collaborations and partnerships.
This development in military relations between Maldives and China comes after President Muizzu announced that no Indian military personnel, not even those in civilian clothing, will be present in his country after May 10. This statement follows the arrival of an Indian civilian team in Maldives to take charge of one of the aviation platforms, ahead of the agreed deadline of March 10 for the withdrawal of Indian military personnel. President Muizzu, who is considered to be pro-China, formally requested India to withdraw 88 military personnel from the Maldives by March 15.

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