Minister of Defence Mariya Ahmed Didi has expressed gratitude for the soldiers of Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF) and their families for their continuous sacrifice to the nation.
In an article written for MNDF’s weekly magazine “Addana”, Defence Minister Mariya said the sacrifice of parents and families of soldiers cannot be forgotten, as they have gifted their loved ones for national duty. She noted not a single family member of a soldier has complained regarding the long periods they have had to stay away from family this year, serving the nation amid the COVID-19 pandemic. She expressed gratitude for all soldiers and their families for their continuous sacrifice to the nation.
The defence minister expressed hope that soldiers would make use of the current school holidays to spend time with their families and loved ones. She also urged soldiers who do not get the opportunity to spend time with their families during the ongoing school holidays to also make use of digital resources to strengthen the bond with their families.