“Maldives skips key Indian Ocean security meet with Bharat and other neighbours, opts for Chinese forum amidst growing tilt”, Swarajyamag, December 8, 2023:

“Amid growing tilt towards China, Maldives has skipped a key Indian Ocean security meeting held in Mauritius.

The sixth meeting of the Colombo Security Conclave, founded by India, Maldives and Sri Lanka in 2011, was held at the Indian Ocean nation of Mauritius on Thursday.

The grouping comprises of India, Sri Lanka, Mauritius and the Maldives.

National Security Adviser Ajit Doval represented India at the sixth meeting of senior security officials of the Colombo Security Conclave in Port Louis, Mauritius…..”

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