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President vows completion of initiatives in Hinnavaru

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2 months ago

09/03/2024

President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu on Saturday, has vowed to complete all delayed projects in Lhaviyani atoll Hinnavaru.

While ensuring to protect the rights of Hinnavaru people, Dr. Muizzu highlighted the delayed nature of several urban development projects. He said that the island, from which former President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih hails, has been veiwed as a “private property of few individuals”.

Dr. Muizzu assured he will not discriminate towards Hinnavaru or its people, regardless of speculation by opposition.

“I do not resort to malpractice, for me every Maldivian citizen is an equal regardless of their political opinion. For me, their political leanings are not consequential,” he said.

He noted the delays in Hinnavaru housing project, and said it was because the previous government failed to pay contractors on time. Dr. Muizzu said the previous regime owed MVR 9 billion to pending invoices of contractors for multiple projects across the country.

President Dr. Muizzu said the current government was settling outstanding amounts to the contractors. He said that projects, currently on hold, will resume once the state finalizes payment to contractors.

He said both the housing and finance ministries were working to settle outstanding payments tied to Hinnavaru housing initiative.

The president affirmed the housing project will resume within the current year.

“This island is among those that on top priority list, in terms of population, for our national-scale infrastructure development plans,” Dr. Muizzu added.

While Dr. Muizzu is currently touring the Maldives, which he started from the north and is currently making his way to south, opposition MDP’s former President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has begun his tour to campaign for the party’s candidates in the upcoming parliamentary election.

At the run-off presidential election in 2023, the former president emerged as the victor against current president Dr. Muizzu in Hinnavaru constituency.

Source(s): sun.mv

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Minister confirms redeployment of all Indian militants

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16 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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16 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

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Redeployment of Indian troops, attributed to critical thinking of President

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16 hours ago

11/05/2024

Minister of Defence Mohamed Ghassan Maumoon has revealed that all the Indian military troops, previously stationed in Maldivian platforms were effectively redeployed due to the strategic decision-making skills and critical thinking of President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu. The remarks were made by the minister during a press conference held to officially announce the redeployment of all Indian militants.

Addressing the media, Minister Ghassan disclosed that a total of 76 military personnel were stationed across three platforms in the Maldives. The three platforms include Hanimaadhoo in Haa Dhaalu Atoll, Gan in Addu City and Kadhdhoo in Laamu Atoll. The minister further confirmed the successful withdrawal of all foreign troops in the country by the deadline set by the government, which was May 10.

Minister Ghassan stated that the successful redeployment of troops through series of discussions in a small period of time, were attributed to the critical and strategic thinking of President Dr. Muizzu.

Source(s): PsmNews