The UK said it would press the Maldives to restore democracy and rights.
James Dauris, in a carefully worded New Year message, said he had become fond of the Maldives since taking up his appointment.
Commonwealth membership brings a wide range of benefits, many of which the Maldives, to its credit, has taken full advantage of, writes James Dauris, British ambassador...
"A relationship founded on an agreement of protected independence in the past has developed into a relationship today that is wide-ranging and contemporary," writes James Dauris,...
