The Maldives has asked SAARC member states to create an environment conducive for holding the grouping's summit.<br/><br/> A Maldives Foreign Ministry statement said yesterday that the appeal by the Maldivian government follows the decisions by some of the SAARC member states who have expressed their inability to attend the summit in Islamabad scheduled for November, due to terrorism, and threats to regional and international peace. <br/><br/>The statement added that the Maldives condemns international terrorism, especially those originating from outside. The statement said, the Maldives encouraged states to provide a valuable opportunity for the leaders to discuss critical issues facing the region. <br/><br/>It also expressed hope that the required measures will be taken by relevant member states to convene the summit at an early date.