President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has returned to Malé City this morning after wrapping up his 1-day trip to Haa Dhaalu Atoll Kulhudhuffushi City to join the activities held to celebrate this year's National Youth Day.
The President officially inaugurated the upgraded football field in the city, following which he spectated a friendly match between the Maldives National Football Team and a Kulhudhuffushi Football Team.
He also attended the official ceremony held to commemorate National Youth Day as the guest of honor where he conferred awards to winners of this year’s Youth Awards.
President Solih declared that October 22 would be celebrated as National Youth Day in 2019, following the recommendations of his cabinet that it was a noteworthy day on which the Act enabling voting rights for Maldivian citizens of 18 years and above was passed.
A delegation of cabinet ministers and senior officials from the government joined President Solih on this trip to Kulhudhuffushi City
The President is expected to travel to Dubai today for the Dubai Expo. This was confirmed by the President's Office yesterday.
