Minister of Fisheries and Agriculture Dr. Mohamed Shainee has called on all international communities to look into facts before coming to a conclusion on the current political status in Maldives.
The Maldivian administration has the capacity to tackle the challenges in the internal affairs of Maldives and peace and harmony has been established in all corners of Maldives, the Fisheries Minister said in an exclusive interview with NDTV.
The Administration of President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom has declared the State of Emergency on certain areas and assured that the declaration has not harmed the peace and harmony of the nation, Fisheries Minister Mohamed Shainee told the Indian television channel. In this regard, the Maldivian Minister cited that no curfew has been imposed and general movement of people, services and businesses will not be affected.
Furthermore, Minister Shainee said that the oppositional alliance tried to topple the current administration that has always remained steady in abiding by the constitution by bribing the judicial sector. Minister Shainee highlighted that the Maldivian security forces has started investigating the attempted coup and stated that solid proof has been attained against individuals who has been arrested under this investigation.
"Ex-President Maumoon is alleged for bribing these judges and others parliament members to create this scenario in the first place. Otherwise those opposition leaders that you sight nothing has happened to them at all. So yes the situation is under control and we are looking into it," Minister Shainee said.
Refuting claims by the international community that Maldives has undermined the rule of law, Minister Shainee called on these parties to look into facts before coming to a conclusion on the current political status of the country. On this note Minister Shainee stated that Maldives respects the concerns raised by international communities but reiterated the commitment of Maldives in not allowing foreign influences into the internal matters in Maldives.
President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom declared State of Emergency in Maldives on February 5 for a 15 days period. Maldivians continue about their daily routine with all places of work, businesses, schools, government and social services, travel, including all domestic and international airports, and leisure facilities all remaining fully open and operational.