The Government of the Maldives has extended invitations to the members of the opposition to the conference of political parties, held towards ensuring more efficient nation building efforts and countrywide development, as well as to promote solidarity and unity amongst the Maldivian people.
In this regard, the Government of the Maldives has proposed the following towards deliberation at the conference; Seek solutions within the perimeters of the Maldivian legal system to resolve existing political tensions and differences of opinion towards establishing political reconciliation, and to explore avenues to strengthen national solidarity; Determine measures needed to further improve the constitutional, legislative and judicial models within the country, for the purpose of strengthening the Maldivian democratic system based on our own past experiences and international best practices; Encourage the cooperation of all political actors within the country towards the nation building process, and in securing the social and economic development of all Maldivian citizens.
The Government has appointed the Minister of Tourism Ahmed Adeeb Abdul Gafoor, Minister at the President’s Office Mr. Mohamed Hussain Shareef, Minister of Housing and Infrastructure Dr. Mohamed Muizzu and the Minister of Environment and Energy Thoriq Ibrahim to represent the Government in the proposed deliberations with the Jumhooree and Adhaalath Parties.
Minister of Fisheries and Infrastructure Dr. Mohamed Shainee, Minister of Home Affairs Umar Naseer Minister at the President’s Office Abdulla Ameen would represent the Government in the proposed deliberations with the Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP).
MDP and Adhaalath Party have both stated that they will only hold dialogues with the government only when the two opposition leaders are released.
Jumhooree Party’s Deputy Leader Ameen Ibrahim said that dialogue can be commenced only when the demands of the three parties are met by the government.
Jumhooree Party leader Gasim Ibrahim welcomed the government’s call for dialogue.
Govt Extends Invitation to the Opposition for the Conference of Political Parties
