2018-01-15 22:52:18
Maldives to inquire why US issued a travel advisory on Maldives
Maldives to inquire why US issued a travel advisory on Maldives
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Defense Minister Adam Shareef Umar have stated that the government of Maldives in inquiring why United States of America has issued a travel advisory on Maldives.
“We are working closely with US officials regarding this matter” said the minister.
Speaking to the press, the minister said that when UK issued a travel advisory, Maldivian officials worked with British Airways and British Transport Authority and brought necessary changes based on their feedback.
In addition he said that, regarding an attempted attack in an Australian Airport, Maldivian authorities worked with Australian and US officials to resolve the matter. He said that these countries praised the actions taken by Maldivian authorities.
He said that even though US issued a travel advisory they did not share any information about a possible attack in the Maldives. The minister said that he believes that US issued this travel advisory based on things different people say on social media.
“We are working closely with US officials regarding this matter” said the minister.
Speaking to the press, the minister said that when UK issued a travel advisory, Maldivian officials worked with British Airways and British Transport Authority and brought necessary changes based on their feedback.
In addition he said that, regarding an attempted attack in an Australian Airport, Maldivian authorities worked with Australian and US officials to resolve the matter. He said that these countries praised the actions taken by Maldivian authorities.
He said that even though US issued a travel advisory they did not share any information about a possible attack in the Maldives. The minister said that he believes that US issued this travel advisory based on things different people say on social media.