Main opposition Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) has criticized the regime's foreign policy as 'culprit' for the island nation facing embarrassing defeat at the United Nation's Security Council election.
Maldives was aiming to secure a non-permanent membership of the UNSC which would have thus provided the tropical island nation with a major platform to make their voice heard on international relations and sovereign safety.
Indonesia defeated the Maldives in the only contested election for a non-permanent seat on the Security Council starting January 1 to join the UN's most powerful body along with Germany, Belgium, South Africa and the Dominican Republic.
Despite huge confidence by the Maldives government to pull off a successful bid, Indonesia triumphed with an overwhelming 144 to 46 votes.
MDP in their press statement had lambasted the current government for the loss at UNSC against Indonesia. The prime opposition had blamed incumbent president Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom's administration for embarrassing the state and its citizens in front of international community due failed foreign policies.
According to the former ruling party, they had successfully managed a win for Maldives back in 2009 guaranteeing a seat at the United Nation's Human Rights Council with 185 votes following which they put efforts in securing the UNSC seat as well.
MDP claims Maldives lost its chance for the UNSC non-permanent membership seat over the current administration's direct challenges against international communities and non-governmental organizations.
In their statement MDP had argued the continued refusal by the Maldives government to take heed of international community advice on multiple occasions, including the call to release political prisoners had placed the island nation at woes with many global powers, including Commonwealth; of which the Indian Ocean archipelago is no longer a member.
