Maldives has asserted that it will continue to abide by the One China policy.
The statement from the Foreign Ministry has come at a moment when Taiwan has held independent presidential elections, with the Democratic Progressive Party winning the election for the third consecutive term.
Taiwan has held the election despite China cautioning them that doing so may lead to a heightening of tensions.
Although Taiwan is accepted by many countries as an independent nation, China maintains that it remains a part of their country.
The statement from the Foreign Ministry assured that Maldives' remains steadfastly behind the One China principle, and that this is the bedrock of the relationship between the two countries. It reads that President Dr Mohamed Muizzu had reaffirmed the same during his recently concluded state visit to the country.
As per the Foreign Ministry, Maldives believes that the Government of People's Republic of China solely represents the entire country, and that Taiwan is a part of China's territory.
In the statement released following Taiwan's election, the Foreign Ministry stated that Maldives will not accept any actions that diminish the territorial integrity and sovereignty of China.
The ministry states that it will not form any official relations with Taiwan. The statement went on to affirm that Maldives will continue to support China's national reunification efforts, while condemning any form of external influence on in China's internal affairs.
While all administrations in the Maldives have maintained the One China principle, former President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih during his administration asked of the parliament to approve an ambassador to Republic of China, which refers to Taiwan.
Then administration later issued an official apology on this matter to China, and subsequent statements from that government also asserted that it will maintain the One China policy.