Maldives backs Saudi Arabia in Canada row
The Maldives accused Canada of a “clear violation of the international conventions and norms.”
08 Aug 2018, 9:00 AM
The Maldives Wednesday backed Saudi Arabia in its diplomatic row with Canada, although it stopped short of severing ties with the country.
A tweet from Canada’s Foreign Affairs Ministry about the treatment of activists in the Gulf kingdom triggered a surprise rift, with Riyadh fuming about the “negative unfounded comment.”
Saudi Arabia recalled its ambassador, gave the Canadian ambassador 24 hours to leave and froze new business and investment deals.
The Maldives, which enjoys a close relationship with the oil-rich Arab state, condemned Canada for its interference.
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