Muizzu calls India "closest ally", as debt burden looms

Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu, known for his "India Out" stance and hostility, has now changed his tune to deal with the huge debt that Maldives owes to India. In a recent interview, he has called India the "closest ally" of Maldives. In addition, his predecessor Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has said that Muizzu must stop being "stubborn" and seek dialogue.