Government not worried about CMAG action: Abbas Adil Riza

The President’s Office has said that the government is not worried about Commonwealth Action Group (CMAG) taking action against the Maldives.

Spokesperson of President’s Office Abbas Adil Riza said today that the government is not too concerned about CMAG taking any action against Maldives as a result of their claim that the Inquiry Commission is not independent.

However, the government will consider anything that might damage the image of the Maldives, and will take the necessary action to peacefully resolve any such issue.

“This issue is not of much worry to the government. Some opposition groups are making a big deal out of this, but as a state, we are not worried,” Abbas Adil Riza said.

CMAG said in their report on the Maldives released last month that the National Commission of Inquiry formed to investigate the transfer of power is not impartial, and unless the composition of the Commission is reviewed in four weeks, CMAG will take necessary action.

Tomorrow is the last day of the deadline given by CMAG.

Meanwhile, Commonwealth Envoy to Maldives Sir Don McKinnon has held discussions with local political parties, who have said that the government has agreed to include more members in the Inquiry Commission.

Abbas Adil Riza said that subsequent to receiving complaints regarding the Commission, the opportunity was given to observe the Commission’s work. Even though a certain group of people are not happy with the Commission members, the Commission is composed of three of some of the most competent people in the Maldives.

“The Maldivian government has asked the UN and Commonwealth for technical assistance and expert advice from day one. So the government’s hope is that the current discussions will lead to the granting of such assistance,” Abbas Adil Riza said.