The Maldives Traders Union have hailed President Abdulla Yameen’s economic policies, stating it was the best among the candidates in the upcoming Presidential Elections, local media reported yesterday, reports Xinhua from Male.

President of the Union, Imail Asif, said they recognized that President Yameen had the best economic policies based on the policies being used worldwide.

Asif also praised the economic policies of Yameen’s political party, the Progressive Party of Maldives (PPM).

He further explained that trade should not be focused on one specific neighboring country but should be expanded with all countries as this would be more beneficial to the island country.

Asif further said the opposition presidential candidates had put forward unfriendly economic policies whilst some opposition leaders had also tweeted threats to take action against the Maldives, which would have a negative impact on trade.