Archive · 25 Dec 2025
Ex-Maldives VP Urges Peace, Democracy in South Asia
Faisal Naseem, who used to be the Vice-President of Maldives, spoke at an event in New Delhi.
He said that world leaders should work together to stop fighting and make peace the most important thing.
He talked about problems in Bangladesh, where some people are being hurt because of their religion.
He said leaders should act before bad things happen and should let people decide their future fairly.
He also praised India for being a close friend and helper to Maldives, especially in times of crisis.
Another speaker talked about how Maldives is a good example of a country where Islam, peace, and democracy live together.
They both think it's important to have strong democratic rules to keep people safe and happy.
Former Maldives Vice-President Faisal Naseem urged global leaders to prioritise peace and prevent man-made disasters.
He highlighted concerns over radicalisation and atrocities against minorities in Bangladesh, particularly after the ouster of the Sheikh Hasina government.
Naseem emphasised the importance of leaders acting before crises occur, drawing from the teachings of forefathers.
BJP leader Ram Madhav praised Maldives as an example of a country where Islam, peace, and democracy coexist.
Naseem described India as Maldives' closest ally and partner, citing India's swift military intervention during the 1988 coup attempt and support during the COVID pandemic.
- Who
- Faisal Naseem, former Vice-President of Maldives, and BJP leader Ram Madhav
- What
- Call for global leaders to prioritise peace and address concerns over radicalisation and atrocities in Bangladesh
- When
- December 24, 2023
- Where
- New Delhi, India
- Why
- To emphasise the importance of peace and democratic institutions in preventing man-made disasters and ensuring social harmony
- Speaker
- Faisal Naseem, former Vice-President of Maldives
- Event
- 8th Atal Bihari Vajpayee memorial lecture
- Date
- December 24, 2023
- Location
- New Delhi, India
- Key Message
- Peace must come before everything else
- Concern
- Radicalisation and atrocities against minorities in Bangladesh
- Example Cited
- Lynching of Hindu man Dipu Chandra Das
- India's Role
- India as Maldives' closest ally and partner
- Maritime Security
- Collaboration on Indian Ocean security
Sources
Ex-Maldives V-P urges world leaders to prioritise peace amid Bangladesh crisis
Political Instability In Bangladesh Should Be Addressed: Ex-Maldives Vice President
‘India has been our closest ally and partner:’ Former Maldives VP Naseem
"India-Maldives ties getting back on track": Ex-Vice President of Maldives
PM Modi, Prez Murmu pay floral tributes to Atal Bihari Vajpayee on 101st birth anniversary
