The Maldives has moved to reassert its long‑standing maritime position in the Indian Ocean, with President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu formally withdrawing a 2022 letter that had shifted the country’s stance in favour of Mauritius during a sensitive territorial dispute. The decision marks a significant recalibration of Maldivian foreign policy and underscores a renewed determination to defend what officials describe as the country’s core national interests and sovereign rights. The letter, issued by former president Ibrahim Mohamed Solih on 22 August 2022, had aligned Malé with a United Nations General Assembly resolution supporting Mauritius’ sovereignty claim over the Chagos Archipelago. President … Continue reading Maldives Reasserts Maritime Rights as President Muizzu Withdraws 2022 Letter and Orders Review of ITLOS Case