Foreign Minister Iruthisham Adam has warned that false claims circulating about the Rasmalé project and other foreign-backed developments could weaken diplomatic relations between the Maldives and the countries involved in these investments.

The Minister made the remarks while speaking at the Government’s Ahaa Forum, a platform where ministers share information about their respective ministries’ work and respond to questions from the public.

Iruthisham said the Rasmalé project would bring significant benefits to Maldivians. He stressed that the relationship between the Maldives and the investor country must be carefully considered and respected.

He warned that damage to bilateral relations caused by misleading statements is not something that affects only the present generation, but could also have consequences for future generations.

The Minister also urged those spreading inaccurate information to reflect on the potential consequences of their statements.

He further said that considerable time and effort are spent addressing the damage caused by different narratives surrounding investments coming into the Maldives from other countries and projects being undertaken in the country by foreign investors.