President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom has urged all Maldivian citizens to abide by the laws, respect each other and put forth patriotism. The President made the remarks in his address to the nation on the occasion of this year's National Day. In his address, the President stated that the National Day of a country will bring out the national spirit in people, and that it was a day for the people to have great aspirations and hopes for the future of the nation.
President Yameen further said that the conquests of national heros against foreign invaders, for the protection and defence of nationality and religion, laid the foundation of nationality in the Maldives. He has also said that the country's national day defines the love and admiration Maldivians have towards the beloved country.
In his address, the President has said that his ambition was to ensure the developmental projects continue into the future, in a way it is most beneficial for the people.