Former CEO and Managing Director of State Trading Organization (STO) plc, Mr. Husen Amru has urged the government to take immediate action in response to growing regional instability following renewed tensions between India and Pakistan, warning of potential economic and financial fallout for the Maldives.
In a post on X (formerly Twitter) on Wednesday morning, Amr highlighted the threat posed by escalating conflict between neighbouring countries and called on the government to make “timely crucial decisions and plans NOW” to minimise any adverse effects on the Maldives.
His warning comes as tensions between India and Pakistan intensified Wednesday after India’s military launched strikes against Pakistan in retaliation for a militant attack in Indian-administered Kashmir last month.
Pakistani officials reported that the strikes killed at least 21 civilians, including two children. The offensive shattered the fragile ceasefire that had largely held since 2021 and has reignited fears of a broader military confrontation between the nuclear-armed rivals.
Analysts say the strikes have placed the entire South Asian region on edge, raising concerns of a prolonged escalation in the decades-long Kashmir conflict. The Muslim-majority region, claimed in full by both India and Pakistan, remains a persistent flashpoint with deep geopolitical implications.
Amr stressed that the Maldives must be ready to absorb the potential impact of regional tensions, particularly on trade, tourism, and economic stability, by putting proactive measures in place.
In a post on X (formerly Twitter) on Wednesday morning, Amr highlighted the threat posed by escalating conflict between neighbouring countries and called on the government to make “timely crucial decisions and plans NOW” to minimise any adverse effects on the Maldives.
Escalating tensions and conflict between our neighbouring countries leading to regional instability pose concerning consequences for the Maldives. We must be prepared to take any financial and economic implications to minimise adverse effects. The government needs to make timely…
— Amr 🎈 (@HusenAmr) May 7, 2025
His warning comes as tensions between India and Pakistan intensified Wednesday after India’s military launched strikes against Pakistan in retaliation for a militant attack in Indian-administered Kashmir last month.
Pakistani officials reported that the strikes killed at least 21 civilians, including two children. The offensive shattered the fragile ceasefire that had largely held since 2021 and has reignited fears of a broader military confrontation between the nuclear-armed rivals.
Analysts say the strikes have placed the entire South Asian region on edge, raising concerns of a prolonged escalation in the decades-long Kashmir conflict. The Muslim-majority region, claimed in full by both India and Pakistan, remains a persistent flashpoint with deep geopolitical implications.
Amr stressed that the Maldives must be ready to absorb the potential impact of regional tensions, particularly on trade, tourism, and economic stability, by putting proactive measures in place.
