18 October 2013, Male';President of Maldives, Dr. Mohamed Waheed has requested the President of the Elections Commission Mr. Fuwad Thaufeeq to hold dialogue with the candidates or their representatives in order to overcome the differences over holding of the presidential election, scheduled for tomorrow, 19 October 2013. The President made this request in a telephone conversation he had with Mr. Thaufeeq early this evening.
During the telephone conversation, Mr. Thaufeeq agreed to convene a meeting of the candidates or their representatives at 9pm this evening. The President believes that at this juncture, it is increasingly difficult to see how the differences could be overcome except through dialogue with everyone concerned.
The President has instructed the Acting Minister of Home Affairs to participate in the dialogue, and assured the Elections Commission that the Government would provide whatever assistance necessary for the Elections Commission to hold the election tomorrow.
ENDS…