President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has stated that strong ties with the international community are the most significant binding force in defending and preserving the nation’s independence. He made these remarks during his address to the nation on the occasion of the 58th anniversary of the Maldives’ independence.
In his address to the nation, President Solih described the Maldives’ strong ties with the international community as the most significant binding force in defending and preserving the nation’s independence. He highlighted that these strong relations have enabled the country to accelerate its economic development, making progress towards enhancing individual livelihoods and household revenues.
Additionally, President emphasised that protecting and preserving the nation’s sovereignty is the administration’s utmost priority. He reaffirmed his continued commitment to safeguarding the dignity and honour of the country and said that the most significant satisfaction an individual can derive from independence is the protection of their civil liberties. He continued by saying that the people have long grasped their civil rights to make headway in developmental efforts, such as educating their children.
Furthermore, President Solih highlighted the nation’s progress in achieving complete political freedom in all fields over the past five years, providing the people with comprehensive political, domestic, and foreign freedoms while safeguarding their civil liberties. He also paid tribute to the nation’s revered independence day heroes in his address.