Safaath Ahmed, former spokesperson for Maldivian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, says 75 unarmed Indian military personnel deployed in Maldives were engaged in humanitarian work, rescue & medical ops.
The High Commissioner's MEA visit comes amid a diplomatic row triggered by derogatory social media remarks made by some Maldivian ministers on Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Lakshadweep visit.
The UK PM Rishi Sunak cancelled a scheduled meeting with his Greek counterpart Kyriakos Mitsotakis after the latter called for the return of the Parthenon sculptures to Athens.
Greece has repeatedly asked British Museum to permanently return the 2,500-year-old sculptures that British diplomat Lord Elgin removed from Parthenon temple early 19th century.
New Delhi has made efforts to increase minister-level visits to Africa & Latin America, while also attempting to enlarge its strategic orbit to include new partnerships like Quad.
Canada has accused India of violating international law & Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations in its push for parity, which has resulted in withdrawal of 41 Canadian diplomats.
Financial Times report claims Ottawa and New Delhi are still in talks on how the 2 countries can reach 'parity' in diplomatic presence. MEA spokesperson Arindam Bagchi declines comment.
As part of its update Sunday, Trudeau govt also referred to India’s suspension of visa services to Canadians. Comes amid a diplomatic row over the killing of a Sikh separatist.
Canada one of the largest source countries for foreign tourist arrivals in India. Govt’s decision to suspend visa services for Canadians came amid diplomatic row over Nijjar killing.
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