Political issues in Maldives can be resolved through dialogue: US Ambassador

The United States Ambassador accredited to the Maldives Ms Patricia A. Butenis has said that the political issues in Maldives can be resolved peacefully through dialogue.

Ms Patricia A. Butenis today paid a courtesy call on President Dr Mohamed Waheed, and during the visit noted the importance of dialogue in peacefully resolving the political issues in the Maldives.

Speaking at the meeting, President Waheed informed the Ambassador that the National Inquiry Commission was fully functioning and working smoothly. The President also assured that he would not influence the commission’s work in anyway, and that he would ensure the government’s full cooperation to the commission.

He further said that the government welcomes consultants from the international community to work with the commission.

The US Ambassador expressed concern over the current economic situation in the Maldives. The Ambassador assured the President that the US would provide any assistance required, in getting international aid in stabilising the Maldivian economy.