President Nasheed has pledged the Maldives’ support to the Libyan National Transitional Council (NTC) and their efforts to establish a free and democratic Libya.
In a letter sent today to NTC Chairman Mustafa Abdul Jalil, the President commended the NTC for their “professionalism and determination [in] replacing tyranny with a free and democratic Libya”. The President said that the Maldives supports the NTC’s efforts to build a successful, modern Muslim democracy in Libya.
The President noted that the Maldives was among the first three countries to recognize NTC as the sole legitimate representative of the Libyan people. Highlighting that Libya was entering a new era, President Nasheed conveyed his hopes for Libya to “emerge a free and democratic country, in which fundamental human rights can be enjoyed by all.”
The President’s letter follows significant military gains by rebel troops in Tripoli and other parts of Libya during the past few days.