Ban Ki-moon renews calls for dialogue in the Maldives
UN secretary general Ban Ki-moon has renewed calls for dialogue between the Maldivian government and political parties, urging the government and the opposition to prioritise national interest and democracy
04 Dec 2016, 9:00 AM
UN secretary general Ban Ki-moon has renewed calls for dialogue between the Maldivian government and political parties, urging the government and the opposition to prioritise national interest and democracy.
In a statement on Friday, Ban said he was concerned that “increasing polarisation” in the Maldives had made dialogue among the government and political parties increasingly difficult.
“The secretary general strongly encourages all concerned to work toward an inclusive dialogue aimed at finding mutually acceptable solutions based on compromise, the primacy of the national interest and the preservation of democratic principles and institution.”
The UN is ready to support “ an inclusive and genuine dialogue and continue facilitation efforts,” the statement added.
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