President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom has stated the future of Maldives belongs to the youth.
Each one of the youth population played a crucial role in building the nation, the President said speaking at a gathering organised by the youth of the Progressive Party of Maldives. In this regard, the President noted there were lessons to be learnt when the youth stand up in defence of the country.
Highlighting that lives are based on how opportunities are utilised, President Yameen advised all youth to focus their energy into being more productive, and to demand from the nation, their desired developmental progress. Every Maldivian citizen must have equal rights regardless of their political views, underscored the President.
President Yameen further reiterated that Maldivians will make their own decisions regarding the country's internal affairs, saying that Maldivians would never tolerate foreign interference into domestic matters.