Maldives strongly condemns the statements made by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, to annex and apply Israeli sovereignty over the Jordan Valley and the northern Dead Sea in the Occupied Palestinian Territories of West Bank, should he win the general elections in Israel next week.
In a statement issued on Wednesday describing the statements as irresponsible, Ministry of Foreign Affairs noted, any attempt to annex any part of the Occupied Palestinian Territories would be a grave violation of international law including the Geneva Conventions, and would further push back any chance of meaningful dialogue between the parties towards achieving a lasting peace in the Middle East.
The Maldives has also called on the international community, including the United Nations Security Council, to undertake immediate efforts to uphold its relevant resolutions, especially resolution 2334 and to condemn the flagrant violations and disregard Israel has shown towards upholding the rule of law.
In the statement, Maldives also reiterated its full support to the Palestinians and pledged to continue to advocate for a two State solution, with an independent and sovereign State of Palestine based on the 1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital.
Maldives also reiterated, the self-determination of the Palestinian people is paramount to achieving lasting peace in the Middle East.