Government of Maldives has once again extended invitation to opposition parties for dialogue after European Union warned the island nation of 'extreme measures' if the current political situation is not resolved.
Maldives state had sent multiple letters to opposition parties extending their request for a multi-party discussion on Tuesday. Government requested to forward the names of their representatives in the talks.
However opposition had actively ceased responding to state's requests for dialogue on multiple occasions - the most recent attempt for a joint-party dialogue failed over both ends disagreeing to come to terms.
Opposition has pre-conditioned they will be partaking in such dialogues only after the state complies to implement Maldives apex court's order on February 1, citing release of nine political prisoners including former president Mohamed Nasheed.
Government had declined to comply with these conditions by placing counter conditions previously which resulted in the last attempt facing failure.
Primary figure in party-talk motion from state's side, Fisheries Minister Dr. Mohamed Shainee on Tuesday had tweeted once again urging opposition for dialogue. He also emphasized on holding party-talks without any pre-conditions.
The resolution passed at European Union on Tuesday cites the Maldives judiciary and parliament should function without hindrance. The international body had also emphasized the state powers are currently not functioning independently and warned to take 'targeted measures' on specific government individuals and entities if the situation is not countered collectively.
