The US has said it is “working closely with India” to resolve the political crisis in the Maldives.
“Our understanding is that we are pretty well in lockstep with India in terms of calling for unity and calling for a democratic, peaceful path forward,” said State Department spokesperson Victoria Nuland.
“We welcome the efforts that all sides appear to be making to find a peaceful way forward,” she said.
“We also welcome the ongoing dialogue among Maldivians regarding the role of a unity government in addressing these issues and possibly creating the conditions for early elections. We’re continuing to urge all parties to work together to find a way through this,” she added.
Assistant Secretary of State Robert Blake recently travelled to the Maldives to assess the situation.
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