3 March 2012, Male';State Minister for Foreign Affairs, H.E. Ms. Dunya Maumoon, has warmly welcomed the statement attributable to the spokesperson of the Secretary-General in which he expressed his concern at yesterday's actions by the MDP to impede the opening of the People's Majlis.
The State Minister, who is currently in Geneva to attend the UN Human Rights Council noted that "the Secretary-General's comments echo what I have been hearing from various States and international organisations here at the UN - a uniform disappointment and opposition to MDP's actions which undermine country's democracy and call into question all-party talks aimed at resolving the current crisis".
She also welcomed the Secretary-General's assertion that the political crisis following the change of power on 7 February must be resolved peacefully through a national process and on the basis of dialogue and consensus. "This reflects the Government's beliefs", said the State Minister.
"The Government has made clear its willingness and determination to focus on dialogue, both in and outside parliament, in order to find a way forward" said the State Minister, "unfortunately, by its actions, MDP has shown that is does not have the same vision".
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