Reference: 10/08/2014
15 August 2014

Greetings on Indian Independence Day

The Maldivian Democratic Party extends congratulations and best wishes to the people of India on the auspicious occasion of the 68th Independence Day of India

While we renew our celebration of good relations, Indian Independence today means much more than just the Independence of present India, as Indian development over the years has given hope to all of South Asia.

The Maldivian Democratic Party shares the Indian peoples’ aspirations for a powerful India, playing a preeminent role in South Asia. The Maldivian Democratic Party reiterates its stance that India must remain the supreme power in the Indian Ocean region; a position that should be accepted, indeed welcomed, by the Maldives.

The Maldivian Democratic Party welcomes and expresses gratitude for continued Indian concerns and assistance where necessary in dealing with dangers not only to the future stability of the Maldives but also to the security of the wider region.

The Maldivian Democratic Party expresses profound gratitude to Indian institutions and government for continued engagement in spheres of trade, development and especially with all political entities in strengthening and safeguarding democratic institutions in the Maldives.

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