Maldives main opposition party has strongly condemned government’ decision to severe diplomatic relations with Qatar. Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) headed by former President Mohammed Nasheed said in a statement today that the break in diplomatic relations will likely hit the Maldives hard, with Maldivian businesses and businesspersons finding it difficult to trade with and visit Qatar.
The statement came as Maldives became the first and only country in South Asia to cut diplomatic ties with Qatar on accusations of supporting terrorism.
The Maldives opposition said government announced its decision just hours after Saudi Arabia severed diplomatic relations with Qatar.
Maldives has enjoyed strong relations with Saudi royal family and the latter has proposed multi-billion dollar investment project on one of its atolls to promote high-end tourism.