Maldives skipping India navy exercise over ‘heightened readiness’ at home
India’s naval chief Sunil Lanba told media that the Maldives had declined to participate in the ‘Milan’ exercise starting March 6, with no reason given for the absence.
28 Feb 2018, 9:00 AM
Maldives security personnel are expected to be at a heightened stance of readiness, the embassy in New Delhi said as it explained why officers were skipping a navy exercise hosted by neighbouring India.
India’s naval chief Sunil Lanba told media Tuesday that the Maldives had declined to participate in the ‘Milan’ exercise starting March 6, with no reason given for the absence.
His remarks were widely reported by the Indian media, with speculation that ties between the two countries were further unraveling after months of strain.
Hours later the Maldives embassy in New Delhi issued a statement.
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