UN envoy departs with appeal for ‘maximum flexibility’
The UN said Tamrat Samuel “urged all concerned Maldivian parties to show maximum flexibility and commitment to compromise in order to overcome outstanding differences and address vital matters of national importance.”
23 Jul 2016, 9:00 AM
Tamrat Samuel, a special advisor at the UN department of political affairs, departed Thursday after a four-day visit to conduct proximity talks with the government and opposition parties.
“During his stay, Mr. Samuel met with President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom, senior government officials, political party representatives and civil society representatives, and held extensive and useful consultations as part of the United Nations’ effort to facilitate political dialogue in the Maldives,” the UN said in a statement.
“The consultations represent a follow-up to Mr. Samuel’s visit of last April, and will continue in the period ahead through established channels of communication.
“He urged all concerned Maldivian parties to show maximum flexibility and commitment to compromise in order to overcome outstanding differences and address vital matters of national importance.”
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