In Maldives, the main opposition party has strongly condemned government' decision to severe diplomatic relations with Qatar. <br/><br/> Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) headed by former President Mohammed Nasheed said in a statement today that the break in diplomatic relations will likely hit the Maldives hard, with Maldivian businesses and businesspersons finding it difficult to trade with and visit Qatar. <br/><br/>The statement came as Maldives became the first and only country in South Asia to cut diplomatic ties with Qatar on accusations of supporting terrorism.<br/><br/>The Maldives opposition said government announced its decision just hours after Saudi Arabia severed diplomatic relations with Qatar. <br/><br/>Maldives has enjoyed strong relations with Saudi royal family and the latter has proposed multi-billion dollar investment project on one of its atolls to promote high-end tourism.