President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has that preserving national unity is a top priority for his administration and assured the public that it would continue to listen to the voices of the people and remedy their concerns.
He made the statement in his address to the nation at the special function held at the Republic Square to mark National Unity Day last night. He was accompanied at the function by First Lady Fazna Ahmed, Vice President Faisal Naseem, and other senior government officials.
On the occasion of National Unity Day, President Solih stated that it is marked to remember the exemplary kindred, uniting, and fraternal ties displayed by Maldivians following the Indian Ocean tsunami on December 26, 2004.
Adding that 190 islands suffered varying degrees of destruction, he recalled that despite the situation, we came together as one family.
Highlighting that the catastrophe caused the displacement of over 15,000 people and left numerous islands severely damaged, President Solih expressed his gratitude to the people for their exceptional unity and compassion in assisting the needy during the trying situation.
He went on to recall how the lives of many were uprooted due to the tsunami.
In the efforts to combat the Covid-19 pandemic, President Solih praised the work of volunteers who went above and beyond to provide food, water, and other essentials to those in need. He also spoke about the significant progress made in the efforts to curb the spread of Covid-19, expressing his confidence in overcoming the socio-economic hurdles caused by the pandemic through collaboration and unity.
