Nasheed, currently in India, conveyed apologies on behalf of the Maldivian people and emphasised their wish for Indian tourists to continue visiting the country.
Former Maldives President Mohamed Nasheed condemned the derogatory remarks made by the Maldives Minister and urged President Mohamed Muizzu to distance the government from the comments.
However, Nasheed also expressed that he sees it as an opportunity for the Indian establishment to establish stronger links with the new government as well.
New Delhi [India], August 29 (ANI): Maldives Speaker Mohamed Nasheed held talks with External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar in New Delhi on Monday and discussed Sri Lanka's financial crisis and issues facing Indian Ocean island nations.
New Delhi [India], August 29 (ANI): External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar held talks with Maldives Speaker Mohamed Nasheed in New Delhi on Monday.
Male [Maldives], May 6 (ANI): Eva Abdulla, Deputy Speaker of the Maldives, has raised concerns about the slow progress in the investigation of an assassination attempt against former Maldives President Mohamed Nasheed.
Male [Maldives], February 17 (ANI): A bill termed as 'Bill on combating actions affecting diplomatic ties established between the Maldives and Foreign countries' was recently submitted to the People's Majlis to stop actions that may adversely affect relations between New Delhi and Male.
Male [Maldives], July 30 (ANI): The Maldives Police Service (MPS) has forwarded charges against one of the key suspects in a terrorist attack targeting the Speaker of Parliament and former president Mohamed Nasheed.
New Delhi [India], July 23 (ANI): The Maldives has said that some elements from the previous regime are spreading hatred against the Indian mission in the island nation.
New Delhi [India], July 22 (ANI): President-elect of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) and current Maldives Foreign Minister Abdullah Shahid, who is on a visit to India, on Thursday said that India has always been the first responder in times of need for the island nation.
Male [Maldives], July 17 (ANI): Maldives Parliament Speaker and former president Mohamed Nasheed on Saturday rebuked the leadership of Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP), stating that the ruling coalition's partner, Adhaalath Party has 'monopolized' the government.