President considers access for Sri Lankan vessels, rejects US military deal
23 Jan 2014, 7:39 PM
Ahmed Rilwan
President Abdulla Yameen has agreed to “explore the possibility” of giving innocent passage to Sri Lankan fishing vessels through Maldivian waters under the UN Law of the Sea, the Sri Lankan government has said.
Yameen is currently on a three-day official state visit to the Maldives’ closest neighbour.
During the visit, the president is also reported to have revealed his decision to reject the US proposal for a Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA), which some had feared would see the establishment of a US military base in the country.
“There have been discussions before… we are not going to pursue it,” Yameen was quoted as telling media in Colombo.
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