Male: Resting all media reports that claimed the newly-formed Maldives government will permit the deployment of Indian army on their land in exchange of financial help, the island nation on Thursday stated that the new government would not do any such thing that would negotiation their sovereignty.

Maldives Foreign Minister Abdulla Shahid on micro-blogging website Twitter on Thursday night clarified with his expression of displeasure over media reports that “discredit” the new Maldives government.

“I categorically refute media reports alleging that the government is planning to allow the establishment of an Indian military base in the Maldives in exchange for financial assistance or other material benefits. It is baseless and aimed at discrediting the government as it starts to rebuild good relations with its neighbours and the rest of the international community,” Shahid wrote in his tweet.

His another tweet read, “The government assures the people that it will always act in the national interest of Maldives, and will not undertake any international engagement that will compromise the sovereignty and independence of the country.”

Shahid was apparently referring to a few worldwide media reports that claimed  India offered $1 billion in return for ‘stronger security ties’ with the island country.

Shahid, on his current visit to national capital New Delhi, had stated that India was the closest and most trusted friend of the Maldives.

“Our message is very clear: India is our closest and most trusted friend and neighbour. We are committed to re-igniting the India-Maldives friendship and relationship, reaching new horizons, exploring new avenues while strengthening existing links,” Shahid had stated during his talks with India's External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj.