President Dr Mohamed Muizzu met with the Speaker of Parliament, Abdul Raheem Abdulla, this morning at the President's Office.

This is the first official meeting between the President and Abdul Raheem after the latter was elected as the Speaker of the Parliament last month.

Speaking at the meeting, the President and the Speaker discussed efforts to expedite national progress. They predominantly discussed efforts to achieve economic progress, address environmental changes, and enhance environmental protection.

At the meeting, the Speaker assured the President of the Parliament’s full support towards the Government's vision for the progress of its citizenry.

Abdul Raheem was elected as the Speaker of the Parliament last week with votes from 71 MPs.