Gayoom was arrested from his house, in the capital, along with his son in law who was also taken into custody. The two were arrested on charges of plotting to overthrow the government. Yameen officially announced that the Maldives was in a state of emergency for the duration of 15 days starting on Monday night. The announcement was read by Legal Affairs Minister Azima Shakoor on state television, flanked by Attorney General Mohamed Anil. Yameen on Monday evening assured all Maldivians and the international community visiting and living in the country of their safety. A statement from the President’s Office said that Yameen had declared 15 days of state of emergency, starting Monday, and during this period, though certain rights would be restricted, general movements, services and businesses would not be affected. Several conditions were placed by the president which were based on the rights preserved for the head of the state under the Maldives Constitution, local media said. The government on Tuesday affirmed that the state of emergency declared would not affect tourists visiting the island nation. In a statement, the Maldivian government said that all resorts and flights would continue to operate as usual and there would be no impact on hotels, airlines or any other company operating in the Maldives tourism sector. “Further, this would have no impact on businesses operating in the Maldives and daily life,” the government said. “The government reiterates the Maldives has an impeccable record on tourist safety and safe guarding business interests…. [Read full story]
Caribbean ties established Two joint communiques were signed at the United Nations on Friday, pledging stronger ties between Viet Nam and Caribbean nations. The signatories included Vietnamese Ambassador to the UN Le Hoai Trung, Saint Kitts and Nevis Federation Ambassador Delano Frank, and the Ambassador from the Commonwealth of Dominica, Vince Henderson. The agreement is the latest effort by Viet Nam to expand its relationship with Caribbean countries and those in Latin America. The document aims to increase bilateral relations and build co-operation with the two Caribbean nations, in line with the Government's foreign policy objectives. The signed documents will…... [read more]
President Tran Dai Quang (R) receives Chinese State Councilor Yang Jiechi This is also one of the top priorities in the external policies ofVietnam, the President told Chinese State Councilor Yang Jiechi at areception in Hanoi on June 27.He said the two countries’ relations have developed positively and gained significant outcomes over the past time.He hailed the outcomes of the ninth meeting of the steering committeefor Vietnam – China cooperation and suggested the two sides implementseriously the agreements reached by their leaders while increasingpolitical trust via high-level contacts and all-level friendlyexchanges.The State leader also urged both nations to step up…... [read more]
VGP – State President Truong Tan Sang on November 26 (local time) left Berlin for Hessen State during his official tour to Germany. The Head of State met with Minister-President of the State of Hessen Volker Bouffier duting which he highly valued the Viet Nam-Germany strategic partnerhisp. Mr. Sang said Viet Nam always treasures cooperation with Hessen State. He also expressed his delight at the active developments in cooperative ties between the two sides over the past time, especially in economy, trade-investment, education-training, legal and judicial affiliation, and cultural exchange. He proposed the Hessen authorities continue supporting and encouraging their…... [read more]
Belarus President to pay state visit (02-04-2008) HA NOI — The President of the Republic of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko will pay an official visit to Viet Nam from April 7-8 at the invitation of President Nguyen Minh Triet. The visit aimes to enhance Belarus' co-operation with Viet Nam as well as learn from Viet Nam's experiences in economic devel opment and renewal. The second visit by a Belorussian President over the past decade, it is also aimed at seeking opportunities for co-operation and boosting economic ties between the two countries. Viet Nam and Belarus established diplomatic ties in January 1992.…... [read more]
VGP - Knowing that the recent floods had caused heavy human and material damages in Việt Nam, President Maumoon Abdul Gayoom of the Republic of Maldives sent a consolatory message to State President Nguyễn Minh Triết on November 02. In his message, the Maldivian leader expressed his deep sympathy to the victims./.... [read more]
