Fisheries Minister meets UNDPA team

Fisheries Minister Dr. Mohamed Shainee has met with the team from the United Nations Department of Political Affairs (UNDPA).

In a tweet on Wednesday, Minister Shainee said that he briefed the UN delegation on the political situation in Maldives.

“Free, fair and transparent election is important for political stability in the country.”

On Tuesday, the team met with Foreign Secretary Ahmed Sareer and senior members of the Joint Opposition.

According to a tweet sent by the UN department, the team is on a follow-up visit to Maldives "to engage with the Government, political parties and civil society representatives".

The UN has repeatedly called on the government and opposition to hold dialogue, even offering to be a mediator, in order to resolve the issues within the country.

UNDPA team is in the Maldives for the second time in less than six months. The department plays a central role in the efforts to prevent and resolve conflict around the world.

President Abdulla Yameen has recently said that he expects the European Union (EU) to take action against the Maldives this month and that the government will uphold its policies despite such a threat.

President Yameen said that the EU officials have only been listening to the opposition and calling for the release of political prisoners.