The main ruling party, Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) has revealed a high-level delegation will visit Sri Lanka will attend a special function in Sri Lanka, on June 15, as a mark of the party’s solidarity with Sri Lanka.
The high-level delegation will consist of Speaker of Parliament Mohamed Nasheed, MDP cabinet members, members of MDP Parliamentary Group and members of the Governing Council of the party.
A statement from MDP said Sri Lanka is the Maldives’ closest ally and has always assisted the Maldivian people; Sri Lanka has been a time long partner in education, health, trade and general development, and has especially been an invaluable friend to the party in its greatest time of need. MDP noted Sri Lanka hosted and protected the founders of the party, including former President Mohamed Nasheed, when the party, and its leaders were under threat. MDP highlighted successive Governments of Sri Lanka have protected democracy and political pluralism for the Maldivian people at various stages of the Maldives’ recent history.
On conclusion, MDP said it will always stand in solidarity with Sri Lanka and have confidence the authorities have taken all the necessary measures to restore safety and security in the country, in the wake of the heinous terror attacks on April 21.