The Government of Pakistan has affirmed that sovereignty and territorial integrity of Maldives should be respected by all.
Pakistan does not support any move by foreign States to interfere in the internal affairs of Maldives and influence its upcoming elections, the Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Pakistan said in a statement.
Noting that non-interference in the domestic affairs of other countries as highlighted in the United Nations Charter has always been the key principle of its foreign policy; Pakistan reiterated that it expects other countries to adhere to the principle in the view of ongoing political situation in Maldives.
Pakistan noted that it believes that internal affairs of Maldives should be solved internally in consultation with all stakeholders.