Maldives Economic Minister Fayyaz Ismail has said that the government will not allow the Maldives to be used to endanger the security of a neighboring nation or disrupt the peace of the Indian Ocean after saying that the government did not have any problems with China.

Speaking on a program of Raajje TV last night, Minister Fayyaz noted that India and Sri Lanka were the oldest and closest friendly nations of the Maldives.

He said that the three countries cannot be relocated elsewhere, which is why the Maldives would not do anything to disrupt the peace and security of the region.

"We have not had issues with China, at any time. However, we will not allow the Maldives to be used, in any way that disrupts the peace and security of a neighboring nation or the Indian Ocean." said the Minister firmly.

The Maldives will still conduct economic and business activities with all nations said the Minister who added that questions regarding Chinese loans arose from observations made elsewhere in the world.

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