Maldives' pro-China former president praises India for its assistance in foiling 1988 coup
Published on: Nov. 4, 2025, 4:28 a.m. | Source: Daily Excelsior
MALE, Nov 3: Maldives’ pro-China former president Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom on Monday praised India for its assistance in foiling a foreign mercenary-backed coup in 1988, saying the Victory Day serves as a lasting reminder of Delhi’s support to Male in times of need. The island nation celebrates November 3 as Victory Day for successfully foiling the armed attack of 1988 – the deadliest terror attack in the country’s history – to oust the then Maldives President Maumoon Abdul […]
