5 July 2015
The Maldives is not on the agenda of the Commonwealth Ministerial Action Group (CMAG), despite efforts made by some of the most powerful countries in the Commonwealth to place the Maldives on the Group’s agenda and harm the nation.
Minister of Foreign Affairs Ms Dunya Maumoon gave a briefing to the CMAG Ministers today about the political situation in the Maldives and reiterated that there is no serious or persistent violation of Commonwealth political values in the Maldives.
Minister Dunya, highlighted on the progress that the Government has achieved in defusing political tensions in the country. The Minister noted the wish of Maldives to continue to constructively engage with the Commonwealth during her briefing.
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