Vice President Hussain Mohamed Latheef has called on the youth for active participation and involvement in the efforts of the government to build a skilled and youthful generation. He made the statement during his address at the official ceremony marking Huravee Day.
Speaking at the ceremony, Vice President Latheef honoured the sacrifices of past heroes, noting that the Maldives' independence was a result of their dedication and deep love for the nation. The vice president highlighted that nowadays, the modern warfare and the destruction of nations increasingly involve the use of hybrid weapons, tactics, strategies, and skills. He underscored the crucial importance of preventing such threats and urged young people to remain vigilant and acquire the technical skills required to tackle these challenges effectively.
Describing intellectual warfare as a prolonged assault on the social fabric of the nation, Vice President Latheef noted that it undermines social cohesion and economic stability over time. He explained that the deep wounds inflicted by such attacks could divide the country, create political tensions, weaken national unity, and erode trust among citizens, thereby threatening the national interest. Furthermore, he pointed out that intellectual warfare could also strain nationalistic sentiments and disrupt economic concepts.
Emphasising the need for preventing such intellectual warfare, Vice President Latheef reiterates the government's top priority of safeguarding the nation’s interests and individual freedoms. The vice president commended President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu's efforts on fostering cooperation with relevant parties, friendly nations, and national stakeholders in the nation's interest. He stressed the significance of exerting collective efforts to ensure the peace and harmony within the society and protecting the nation's highest interest.
The vice president further emphasised that today's generations should set an example for the future. He suggested this could be achieved by honouring the sacrifices of past heroes. He encouraged the youth to actively support the government’s initiatives aimed at equipping them with technical skills to achieve the nation's development goals.