President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has concluded the three-day official visit to four islands of Haa Alifu Atoll and Haa Dhaalu Atoll and returned back to Male’ City. During the trip, He visited the islands of Naivaadhoo and Finey in Haa Dhaalu Atoll as well as Utheemu and Dhidhdhoo in Haa Alifu Atoll.
During the tour, First Lady Fazna Ahmed joined President Solih in Utheemu to take part in the National Day celebrations. Speaking at the official ceremony, President Solih said ensuring ease of livelihood without bias is the best way to honour the nation. The residents of Utheemu hosted a traditional banquet in honour of the president and the first lady.
During his visit to Dhidhdhoo, President Solih also attended the official commencement of Zone 1 of the Raajje Transport Link (RTL) ferry service. At the ceremony, President Solih emphasised that restoring the wealth and autonomy of the islands begins with the commencement of the RTL service. He also shed light on the administration’s effort to bring immense development to the northernmost region through its large-scale infrastructure development projects, such as the Hanimaadhoo International Airport expansion project.
During the trip, President Solih inaugurated some of the infrastructural development projects that had been completed in Haa Alifu Atoll and Haa Dhaalu Atoll, including the installation of water networks and sewerage systems. He also met with the members of the atoll and island councils and women’s development committees (WDC). He also visited government offices on the islands and inquired about the services and their needs. He was accompanied by cabinet ministers and senior government officials during the trip.