As Maldives President Muhammad Muizzu visits India, the main opposition on Tuesday took a swipe at his naive and inexperienced administration and said it has now realised that diplomacy cannot be conducted through lies and deceit.

He agreed to open an Indian consulate and endorsed an India-funded military harbor — projects he previously opposed as they allegedly threatened Maldivian sovereignty.

Acknowledging the enduring partnership between New Delhi and Male, Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu said that India has consistently proven to be a steadfast ally for the island nation. The Maldives President,