Maldives Silent as Muslim Nations Welcome Moves by Canada, Portugal to Recognise Palestinian State

The Muizzu administration has remained silent on recent decisions by Canada and Portugal to recognize Palestinian statehood, while other Muslim-majority nations welcomed the moves. The Maldives previously issued statements but has not done so recently. Portugal plans to recognize Palestine in September; Canada announced recognition. Observers link the muted response to growing US influence and a visa denial for Islamic Minister Mohamed Shaheem Ali Saeed. The government has not commented on the visa denial. Historically, the Maldives strongly supported the Palestinian cause.

The Muizzu administration has remained silent on recent decisions by Canada and Portugal to recognize Palestinian statehood, while other Muslim-majority nations welcomed the moves. The Maldives previously issued statements but has not done so recently. Portugal plans to recognize Palestine in September; Canada announced recognition. Observers link the muted response to growing US influence and a visa denial for Islamic Minister Mohamed Shaheem Ali Saeed. The government has not commented on the visa denial. Historically, the Maldives strongly supported the Palestinian cause.

The Muizzu administration has remained silent on recent decisions by Canada and Portugal to recognize Palestinian statehood, while other Muslim-majority nations welcomed the moves. The Maldives previously issued statements but has not done so recently. Portugal plans to recognize Palestine in September; Canada announced recognition. Observers link the muted response to growing US influence and a visa denial for Islamic Minister Mohamed Shaheem Ali Saeed. The government has not commented on the visa denial. Historically, the Maldives strongly supported the Palestinian cause.

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