The Government of Japan has expressed that it expect through the parliamentary elections held in Maldives on April 6, democracy will be further consolidated in the country.
In a statement released by Press Secretary Takeshi Osuga, Japan said it intends to cooperate with the Maldives for its sustainable development and stability.
Japan dispatched an election observer mission composed of 8 members led by Parliamentary Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs Norikazu Suzuki, and the mission visited polling stations. The Japanese election observer mission found the voting in the areas where it covered was generally held in a free, fair, transparent and peaceful manner.