Key Takeaways
- President Mohamed Muizzu’s party, People’s National Congress, won 71 out of 93 seats in the Maldives’ parliamentary elections.
- The victory underscores a significant political mandate for the China-friendly leader in the tourism-dependent nation.
- Maldives’ delicate balancing act between China and India has long been a central theme in its politics.
Malé: President Mohamed Muizzu‘s People’s National Congress secured a decisive victory in the 71 out of 93 seats in the Maldives’ parliamentary elections, local media reported. This underscores a significant political mandate for the China-friendly leader in the tourism-dependent nation.
Muizzu came to power last year, advocating anti-India agenda. His subsequent state visit to China in January and the ensuing agreements on economic, trade, and infrastructure matters further solidified ties with Beijing.
The Maldives’ delicate balancing act between the two Asian giants has long been a central theme in its politics.
