Male, July 27 -- Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu on Sunday called for the revival of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC), urging member states to resolve differences via dialogue in the interest of the region.

He made the remarks while speaking at the Independence Day ceremony, celebrating 61 years of Maldives' Independence.

Muizzu referred to the current impasse within the SAARC grouping and reiterated that differences should be resolved through dialogue.

As per the statement, he called on SAARC member states to return to the negotiating table in the interest of regional peace and cooperation.

He added that the Maldives stands ready to serve as a mediator in order to break the deadlock being currently face...