President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has assured that the administration will increase opportunities for musicians locally and abroad. He made the statement in a meeting with the members of the Musicians Union of the Maldives held at the official residence of the president.
At the meeting, the members of the union shared with President Solih the situation facing local musicians, artists, and other industry stakeholders and discussed ways the administration could assist in alleviating the challenges. Some of the issues raised at the meeting included difficulties for artists to practice and conduct shows, in addition to financial constraints and a lack of a proper workplace for the association. They went on to share the difficulties faced by artists performing on resort islands and other challenges facing the industry.
Speaking with the members of the union, President Solih assured them of the administration’s commitment to address their concerns and to seek increased opportunities locally and abroad. The president went on to discuss ways the administration could facilitate the union in promoting and developing the industry further.