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From Closed organisation: Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO)
From The Rt Hon Alistair Burt
In Maldives
  • Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt underlines need for second round of elections to go ahead without further delay.

    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • FCO Minister Alistair Burt urges all parties to respect the outcome of the ongoing democratic process in Maldives.

    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Minister Alistair Burt congratulates people of Maldives on the first stage of the electoral process.

    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Alistair Burt: it is vital that chosen candidates of all political parties can participate in elections that are free, fair and peaceful.

    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • FCO Minister Alistair Burt calls for a fair and transparent trial after arrest and detention of Maldives former President Nasheed.

    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • FCO Minister Alistair Burt welcomes statement from the Maldives Government that protecting the rights of the child is top priority.

    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • United Kingdom calls on all parties in Maldives to exercise restraint and engage in constructive political dialogue ahead of elections.

    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt spoke following the publication of the Commission of National Inquiry's report on transfer of power in the Maldives.

    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt said that he hopes high level talks between political parties can start soon, and that these can identify peaceful ways through current difficulties.

    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt spoke after the appointment to the Commission of National Inquiry of a representative for the Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP).

    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt expresses the UK's "continued support" for the democratic process in the Maldives.

    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt has spoken of his concern over violent clashes between political groups in the Maldives.

    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government