The European Union (EU) released a statement on Thursday urging all Maldivian political parties to work together for the betterment of the country.
Catherine Ashton, the EU’s High Representative, warned of both economic and environmental challenges ahead.
“The EU expects all political parties to put personal and ideological rivalries aside and work together to confront the serious economic and environmental challenges which the country faces,” she said.
Aston further congratulated the Maldives on its “commitment to democracy” and constitution, crediting the professionalism of the Electoral Commission.
The EU had earlier threatened “appropriate measures” against the Maldives in response to the annulments and delays of the electoral process.
