IMF mission to review the IMF Programme in the Maldives under its stand-by arrangement met President Nasheed; Maldivian group “Friends of Palestine” launched several activities to mark the third Palestinian Intifada in the Maldives
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President Mohamed Nasheed, on May 15, met the International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission to review the IMF programme in the Maldives under its Stand-by Arrangement and Exogenous Shock Facility to assist economic recovery in the Maldives.1
In other developments, showing solidarity with Palestinians, a group of some 20 Maldivians – identified themselves as “Friends of Palestine” on Facebook – launched several week long activities to mark the Third Palestinian Intifada that kicked off in several countries on May 15. Spokesperson for the “Friends of Palestine” group said that their movement is not affiliated to any political party and they would be carrying out peaceful activities.2
- 1. “President Meets IMF Mission”, The President’s Office, Republic of Maldives, May 15, 2011 at http://www.presidencymaldives.gov.mv/Index.aspx?lid=11&dcid=5324
- 2. “Maldives Marks Third Palestinian Intifada”, Heveeru Online, May 15, 2011 at http://www.haveeru.com.mv/english/details/36371