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President vows developing Naifaru as Urban Center

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2 months ago

09/03/2024

President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu on Saturday, has pledged to develop Lhaviyani atoll Naifaru as an urban center of central Maldives.

He said this during his visit to Naifaru, as part of his ongoing tour of the Maldives.

Development of integrated zones in both south and north, and the establishment of urban centers in seven different areas of the Maldives is a key economic policy of President Dr. Muizzu.

According Dr. Muizzu, the urban centers will provide the highest standard of, all the necessary services to the public.

“The health facility of an urban center will not be a single health center, but a medical institution capable enough with providing family therapy for persons with disabilities and their relatives. Education will be of the highest standard, and roads will be developed. Every other service will be top notch as well,” the president said.

At the rally in Naifaru, Dr. Muizzu reiterated his administration’s pledge to increase land area by reclaiming 45 hectares.

The reclamation project is already underway, with Maldives Transport and Contracting Company (MTCC) contracted for the initiative in August 2020. So far, MTCC has reclaimed 20.95 hectares of land.

Dr. Muizzu also reiterated to initiate the 400-housing unit project to resolve the housing issue Naifaru faces.

With 26 fishing vessels, the island’s primary economic activity is related to fisheries, which president said will be boosted when he promised an expansion of the existing harbor.

He also promised to develop the roads and establish an Islamic Center in the island, both as part of the pledges made to Naifaru during his presidential campaign.

While he is currently in Lhaviyani atoll as part of his ongoing tour across the Maldives to meet local authorities, Naifaru island council is the 150th authority Dr. Muizzu met to discuss ongoing initiatives of the state.

Source(s): sun.mv

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Minister confirms redeployment of all Indian militants

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6 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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6 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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6 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