President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has stated that striking a balance between structural and human development will be one of the fundamental policies of this starting presidential term.
He made these remarks this evening in his Inaugural Address after assuming office. The Inaugural Ceremony for the 8th President of the Maldives was held at the Republic Square.
The President stated that today is a historic day full of hope as the Maldivians set sail to return to their homeland. He highlighted his administration’s goals to instill morals, religious values, and skills in the youth, as these will aid in the Maldives' progress and greater prosperity.
He also emphasized the need for the government to have a sustainable, fair development framework to carry out development operations. He stated that the government's development efforts will follow this vision, which he described as a new model to share the advantages of growth and urbanization to diverse parts of the country.
Emphasizing medium and long-term objectives, he added that the goal is to construct a master plan for national development for the next 20 years and give it legal power to build the future that the people desire based on their proposals.
Stating that the government would open up an opportunity to share the aspirations and views of the people in this regard, he urged the learned professionals from all walks of life to help the government with their research and experience.
The President highlighted this administration's further development plan, which includes establishing two integrated development zones in the northern and southernmost parts of the country and developing seven urban centers throughout the country.
