US ready to ‘deepen partnership’ with Maldives, seeks progress on democracy
30 Jun 2015, 3:13 PM
Ismail Humaam Hamid
The US Assistant Secretary of State Nisha Biswal has said that the US is ready to strengthen relations with the Maldives but seeks more progress on democracy and human rights in the Maldives.
Following a call with Foreign Minister Dunya Maumoon to offer Ramazan greetings, Biswal tweeted that she had reiterated concerns regarding the “erosion of democratic institutions” and of “fundamental freedoms.”
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