Maldives to restore ties with Qatar and Iran
Discussions have started with both nations, the new foreign minister announced.
22 Nov 2018, 9:00 AM
The Maldives has started discussions to re-establish diplomatic ties with Qatar and Iran, the new foreign minister announced Thursday.
Under the new administration, the Maldivian government will have relations with all friendly countries, Foreign Minister Abdulla Shahid told reporters at his first press briefing.
“We have been highlighting the principle we will use to establish relationships; that is countries that are friendly, cooperative and want to have relations with Maldives. We will continue strengthening relationships with all the countries who wants to have a good relationship with us,” the former speaker of parliament said.
Discussions were already under way with Qatar and Iran, Shahid added.
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