Hassan Rasheed
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NewsDefence Minister visits the UAE embassy
Defence Minister Hassan Rasheed met with UAE Chargé d'Affaires Heba Al Jneibi to discuss strengthening bilateral ties. The visit follows controversy over a deal to sell 500 hectares of the Rasmalé reclamation project to UAE-based Eagle Hills. This move contradicts President Muizzu’s earlier pledge to keep the land under local ownership.
News"Nation is fully protected against 1988-style foreign aggression"
Defence Minister Hassan Rasheed stated that the Maldives is now fully equipped to prevent foreign aggressions like the 1988 coup attempt. He highlighted the acquisition of new naval vessels and drones from Turkey and Australia to monitor maritime territory. While acknowledging no nation is 100% secure, he assured the military remains vigilant.
