MaldivianPresidentAbdullaYameenonMondayrequestedtheparliamenttoextendthestateofemergencyforafurther15daysamidtheongoingpoliticalcrisis.(ASIAPACIFICDAILY)
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China and Maldives are now in a position to expand their economic cooperation in wide-ranging areas, including investment, agriculture and infrastructure development, said Chinese Ambassador to Maldives Wang Fukang in an interview with Xinhua on Monday.
The United States on Monday expressed "deep concern" about a decision by Maldivian President Mohamed Waheed Hassan to remain in office past the expiry of his term at midnight on Sunday.