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President reassures that no one will be deprived of housing rights

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3 months ago

05/02/2024

President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu has reassured the government’s commitment to ensuring that every Maldivian has access to housing throughout the current presidential term.

Delivering this year’s Presidential Address, President Dr. Muizzu emphasised that addressing the housing crisis is one of the most poignant pledges he has made, acknowledging it as a longstanding issue. He stressed that housing is a fundamental human right and every citizen in need should be entitled to it.

Additionally, President Dr. Muizzu affirmed the government’s dedication to resolving the housing crisis within his five-year term. He pledged to not only continue ongoing housing projects but also to enhance and expand them. Specifically, he highlighted the initiation of the Rasmale’ development project, designed to provide a comprehensive solution to housing challenges in the Greater Male’ Region. He outlined plans for land reclamation, land allocation, and flat construction projects in the current year to address housing shortages in both the Greater Male’ Region and the country’s islands. He also noted a reduction in the number of housing units built in atolls and cities as part of efforts to alleviate housing costs.

Furthermore, President Dr. Muizzu announced government support for housing, renovation, and flat purchases with financing available at an interest rate of less than 5%. He also said that a special portal will be established to maintain an up-to-date registry of individuals in need of land, reducing the complexities of repeated land applications.

Moreover, President Dr. Muizzu revealed plans for a 20-year national development plan to be formulated this year, envisioning sustained population growth and island development. He said that the long-term vision aims to grant legal authority to the national development plan, preventing disruptions to development projects with each change in government.

Source(s): PsmNews

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Asia-Pacific Blue Economy Forum comes to Maldives

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7 hours ago

12/05/2024

The Asia-Pacific Blue Economy Forum for 2024 has been scheduled to be held in the Maldives.

Minister of Economic Development and Trade Mohamed Saeed confirmed the forum will be held in the Maldives, noting it was privilege to become the forum’s host.

Besides this, the minister welcomed the high-level representation from Climate Finance Network (CFN) countries, and added the he was eager to “witness quick translation of forum outcomes into tangible action”.

The Asia-Pacific Blue Economy Forum will be organized and hosted by the ministry in association with the UNDP Maldives, with the support of Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office.

The forum aims to encourage the sustainability of ocean resources, improvement of economic prowess and employment scope related to the maritime and fisheries sectors.

Source(s): sun.mv

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Minister confirms redeployment of all Indian militants

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23 hours ago

11/05/2024

Minister of Defence Mohamed Ghassan Maumoon has disclosed that the 76 Indian militants stationed in the Maldives have been successfully redeployed. The redeployment of foreign troops from the nation is a commitment of President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu.

The withdrawal of the Indian military troops stationed by May 10 in the Maldives, as per the pledge of President Dr. Muizzu, were officially announced today at a press conference held at the President’s Office. The troops were redeployed in batches, with the first batch redeployed in March. This was followed by the withdrawal of the second batch of militants in April and the last batch on May 10.

Details on the withdrawal of the foreign troops are as follows: In March, a total of 26 soldiers who were stationed in Gan, Addu City were redeployed, with 12 militants redeployed on March 7 and 14 militants on March 9. Meanwhile, 25 military personnel in Hanimaadhoo, Haa Dhaalu Atoll withdrew, with 13 soldiers redeployed on April 7 and 12 on May 9. The troops stationed in Kadhdhoo, Laamu Atoll were redeployed with 12 personnel withdrawing the platforms on May 7 and 13 by May 9.

Speaking at the press conference, Minister Ghassan revealed that the foreign soldiers working at Senahiya Military Hospital are doctors, and there were no plans to redeploy them. The minister assured that these soldiers were not partaking in any military roles.

Source(s): PsmNews

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Foreign Minister prioritises talks with India to expedite projects

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23 hours ago

11/05/2024

Minister of Foreign Affairs Moosa Zameer has affirmed that significant strides have been made in expediting projects initiated in the Maldives with financial assistance from the Indian Government.

Following his official visit to India at the invitation of Minister of External Affairs S. Jaishankar, Minister Zameer said that a spectrum of initiatives across the nation has been kickstarted through loans and grants from the Government of India during the previous administration. He emphasised the current government’s commitment to prioritising the resumption and completion of these projects. He also underscored his dedication to this endeavor during his recent visit to India.

Additionally, Minister Zameer disclosed that both ministers engaged in bilateral discussions on May 9 to address pivotal matters aimed at expediting the projects. He underscored the discussions with Minister S. Jaishankar, focusing on the operational dynamics of the committees entrusted with executing these projects.

During the official discussions between the two nations, Minister S. Jaishankar reiterated the significance of India’s ongoing projects in the Maldives.

Source(s): PsmNew