"We don't want the problem of Maldives to become a problem between Indian and China," a government official said here. The official told IANS that China was in touch with India over the issue. Experts say the Maldivian crisis could well become a new power struggle between India and China. "Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with the Maldives' President's special envoy, (Maldivian) Economic Development Minister Mohamed Saeed. "The international community should respect the sovereignty of the Maldives and respect the will of the Maldives.

Source: bd News24 February 09, 2018 10:30 UTC