China: Maldivian government can solve their problems

World
Europe

China believes in Maldives. Maldivian government has the wisdom and ability to solve what they are facing right now, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Geng Shuang said during a regular press briefing.

On Thursday, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with Mohamed Saeed, Maldivian special envoy, also the minister of the country's Economic Development.

Saeed stated that Maldives is dedicated to maintain laws and regulations. It can independently solve the problems it's facing right now to achieve stability and development.

Wang stressed China's unconditional support to Maldives and assistance to its social and economic development.

"China will not intervene in any of Maldives' internal affairs, which is the basic requirement of international relations approved by the United Nations charter," Wang said. "The international society should boost Maldives' stability and play a constructive role in its development on the basis of respecting the country's will."

Foreign Ministry spokesperson Geng Shuang /MOFA Photo‍‍

Earlier, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Geng Shuang has dismissed the accusations from the former leader of Maldives saying it is attempting to "undermine the independence of the Maldives" and the "security of the entire Indian Ocean region," calling the accusations "nonsense."

United Nations Security Council discussed the Maldives crisis on Thursday, warning the possibility of it getting worse, AFP reports.

It was the first time that the council discussed the crisis since it began on February 1, but there was no statement released after the meeting.