Maldives expected to accelerate shift from India to China following parliamentary polls

Maldives' President Mohamed Muizzu speaks at a rally to celebrate the victory in the parliamentary elections, in Male, Maldives, on April 22, 2024.

The sweeping victory of Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu’s People's National Congress in recent parliamentary elections is seen as a strong endorsement of his policy since he took office six months ago to pursue close ties with China and reduce the archipelago’s dependence on neighboring India.