China a ‘long-lost cousin’ of the Maldives
The Maldives’ ambassador to China said the country’s foreign policy was based on working with everyone and that all of its neighbours were “brothers and sisters.”
23 Mar 2018, 9:00 AM
China is a long-lost cousin who is ready to help the Maldives, a top diplomat has said, assuring there will be no foreign military activity in the tropical tourist destination.
The Maldives’ ambassador to China Mohamed Faisal told the South China Morning Post that the country’s foreign policy was based on working with everyone and that all of its neighbours were “brothers and sisters.”
Faisal’s remarks came as the government rejected calls from India to execute a Supreme Court order for the release and retrial of nine prisoners.
A political crisis sparked by the ruling and an ensuing state of emergency has increased tension between New Delhi and Malé.
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