Stop Being 'Stubborn': Ex-Maldives President Solih Tells Muizzu to Mend Fences With Neighbours

Former Maldives President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih criticised his successor Mohamed Muizzu amid strained ties with India, advising him to “stop being stubborn”. Solih further urged Muizzu to fix the relations with India amid the financial challenges faced by Maldives.

Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu. (File)(HT_PRINT)

Local media outlets quote Solih as saying: "However, I am confident that our neighbours will help. We must stop being stubborn and seek dialogue. There are many parties that can help us. But he [Muizzu] doesn't want to compromise. I feel they [the government] are starting to understand the situation only now.”

The former president said the government was deceiving the public and relaunching projects initiated by the MDP government. He said ministers are now lying to cover up those lies.