Although Amnesty International releases biased and unfair statements، the Government will be ready to hold dialogue with the organization، says Minister of Foreign Affairs Ms. Dunya Maumoon.
Minister Dunya stated the incumbent government execute its works transparently، and the Government has so far facilitated visits to the Maldives by the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)، the Commonwealth and the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) and engaged with them at the highest levels.
“Amnesty conducted a visit to Maldives in April. They had meetings with the opposition and released a biased statement،” Dunya said.
She had refuted Amnesty’s accusation that Government refused to meet with them، and said that Amnesty was notified that the Ministry was then engaged with prior commitments.
However، she said Amnesty failed to respect the request and proposed dates by the Government.
“The Government reiterates the importance of constructive engagement to avoid one-sided reporting that would tarnish Maldives’ reputation without grounds and affect the stability، development and democratic progress made in the country.  Again، the Government notes the biased and baseless allegations made by Amnesty International in the past.”
Dunya said that Maldives is still a young democracy and the Government considers its obligations towards legislative and constitutional reform as an integral part of this Government’s development plans.
Amensty International will be conducting a visit to Maldives from 23 to 26 June. Foreign Minister Dunya said the Government is facilitating meetings with high-level officials of the Maldivian Government.