Amid rising tensions between India and the Maldives, Gasuim Ibrahim, leader of the Jumhoori Party, has urged Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu to formally apologize to India and Prime Minister Narendra Modi and seek diplomatic reconciliation to mend bilateral relations. Ibrahim’s demand comes in the wake of remarks made by Muizzu, in which he referred to India as a bully without naming the country. The demand for an apology also comes after the main opposition Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) expressed plans to submit a motion to impeach Muizzu, further escalating the political unrest in the country.

Gasuim expressed concern over the recent comments made by Muizzu and urged him to seek forgiveness from India for the indirect attacks made in the interview. He also highlighted the significant role and expertise that India has in the fields of medical services and medicines, pointing out that reducing dependence on India in these areas may not be practical. Muizzu's recent comments have further complicated the relationship between Maldives and India, and Gasuim Ibrahim is calling for diplomatic reconciliation through a formal apology in order to mend bilateral relations.

This plea for reconciliation comes at a time when the relationship between the two countries has been strained, with the Maldives government permitting a Chinese ship to make a port call for replenishment, despite traditional ties with India. The call for an apology and the political instability in the Maldives demonstrate the delicate nature of the country's foreign relations and the significance of its ties with India.