Lanka hopes Maldivian developments would be peaceful
The government is of the view that political developments in the
Maldives are Maldivian internal matters and hopes that all issues
pertaining to this transition be resolved in a peaceful manner, states
an External Affairs Ministry media release.
It said, the Sri Lankan government has noted the resignation of the
Maldivian President Mohamed Nasheed and the swearing-in of its Vice
President Dr Mohamed Waheed as the President of the Maldives.
As the closest neighbour, Sri Lanka enjoys a cordial relationship
with the government and people of the Maldives, and wishes to assure its
fullest support and co-operation to the Maldivian government in its
efforts to bring peace and stability to the country and prosperity to
the Maldivian people.
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