Local parliamentarian from ruling Progressive Party of Maldives (PPM) has claimed the neighboring countries are currently envious of the successive progression and development of Maldives.
Riyaz Rasheed, who is the designated MP for Vilufushi constituency said on Tuesday night at PPM's camp, an arrangement for a free trade agreement between Maldives and a foreign nation did not debut recently and added the FTA between Maldives and China will be beneficial in economical growth for the country.
Rasheed also explored the possibility of covetous nations surrounding Maldives over the rapid growth in Maldivian economy as well as its infrastructural development. He also claimed the root of envy for neighboring countries is their narrowing window to trade with Maldives.
He also praised the Maldives' top aide China for their astounding support and said no other country had stepped forth in assisting the country in such a scale.
The PPM affiliated MP had also affirmed China has not attempted any intervention into the Maldives' internal affairs.
Furthermore he also explained the drop of ties with Commonwealth and how it had facilitated the incumbent president to govern the nation free from foreign pressure or sanctions. Rasheed had criticized the opposition for their anti-government movement and accused them of attempting to sabotage profitable foreign investments and developmental projects.
Rasheed praised president Abdulla Yameen and his administration for the successful venture of economic and infrastructure development of Maldives and added that the current government has been able to bring about 50% of progress within a span of 4 years while former president Maumoon Abdul Gayoom's administration had brought a similar change within an extended period of 30 years - which strongly hinted that Rasheed was lambasting the former head of state.
