Moosa Zameer, these comments do not reflect the official position of the Government of Maldives.
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Following Maldivian ministers' derogatory comments against Prime Minister Narendra Modi and India on social media, Maldivian Foreign Minister Moosa Zameer said that these comments against foreign leaders were “unacceptable” and did not reflect the official position of the Maldivian government.
He stated that the Maldives remains committed to promoting “positive and constructive dialogue” with all its partners, particularly its neighbors.
In a contribution that reaches out to our partners, especially our neighbors, based on mutual respect and understanding.”
A massive uproar broke out after a Maldivian deputy minister along with other cabinet members and government officials made derogatory and unsavory references to Prime Minister Modi's recent visit to Lakshadweep.
On January 2, Prime Minister Modi visited the Union Territory of Lakshadweep and shared several pictures, including an “exhilarating experience” of him trying his hand at snorkeling.
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In a now-deleted post, Maldives Deputy Minister for Youth Development Shiuna made a mocking and disrespectful reference to Prime Minister Modi during his visit to the Indian archipelago. Her post even included pictures of Prime Minister Modi from his visit to Lakshadweep.
A section of the Indian film fraternity also supported Prime Minister Modi and strongly criticized the derogatory statements made by Maldivian leaders against the country and its leader. They also expressed support for Prime Minister Modi's call to promote beach tourism in Lakshadweep.
On Sunday, former Maldives President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih condemned the use of “hateful expressions” against India by government officials on social media and said New Delhi has always been a good friend to the island nation.
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He stressed, “India has always been a good friend of Maldives and we must not allow such insensitive comments to negatively impact the age-old friendship between our two countries.”
Meanwhile, former Maldivian Foreign Minister Abdullah Shahid said the offensive comments against the former and his Indian compatriots on social media were “reprehensible” and “abhorrent”.
The former foreign minister called on the Maldivian government to identify the officials responsible and reprimand them, posting on his official towards Prime Minister @narendramodi and the people of India on social media is reprehensible and despicable.”
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