The Maldivian government recently disclosed a letter dispatched to the Prime Minister of Mauritius, shedding light on significant concerns about the purported sale of a portion of the Maldivian Sea. This revelation has stirred controversy, primarily focusing on a shift in Maldives’ stance regarding the southern Chagos territory dispute.
Despite prior criticism from opposition members and amidst accusations, the previous government had opted against the public disclosure of this letter. The revelation was strategically leaked during the presidential election campaign, a move driven by public pressure, subsequently acknowledged as an authentic communication.
Amid escalating discussions and scrutiny, the government, through the President’s Office, made the letter public, affirming the establishment of a committee tasked with reclaiming the lost sea area. Interestingly, the content of this disclosed letter closely mirrors the leaked version.
The communication highlighted Maldives’ commitment to support Mauritius’ sovereignty over Chagos in the upcoming UN Security Council vote. However, crucially, it didn’t detail any explicit decision to relinquish parts of the Maldivian sea. The President’s Office emphasized that the letter was a product of mutual consultation with Mauritius’ Prime Minister.
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Moreover, the statement from the President’s Office noted a lack of concrete documentation pertaining to the agreements reached between the two nations and their practical implementation.
Despite initial discussions within the 241 Committee of Parliament and the Bar Council under strict confidentiality, commitments to translate the letter into Dhivehi and conduct open discussions remain unfulfilled, with no public meetings convened thus far.
