As previously pledged by President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu, the government has revealed the expenses incurred for Vice President Hussain Mohamed Latheef’s official visits to Geneva, Switzerland, and China. The Vice President’s visits were made to participate in the high-level event commemorating the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (Human Rights 75) and to attend the ‘China-Indian Ocean Region Forum on Development Cooperation’ organised by the China International Development Cooperation Agency (CIDCA), respectively. These visits took place between December 4 and December 14.
The details of the Vice President’s trips were shared during a press conference held by the Chief Spokesperson at the President’s Office, Mohamed Shaheeb.
According to the Chief Spokesperson at the President's Office, the total cost of the Vice President's visits to China and Geneva was approximately USD 206,757.44. This includes the total ticket cost for the two visits, which was approximately USD 156,440.85.
The total cost of the Vice President’s official visit to China was approximately USD 11,714.37. The Chinese government made all arrangements for the accommodation, food, and domestic travel expenses for the Vice President and his delegation during the visit. The Chief Spokesperson at the President's Office stated that the total cost of the Vice President's visit to Geneva was approximately USD 38,604.91.
President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu’s pledge entails disclosing the costs incurred on official overseas trips undertaken by the President and the Vice President within 15 days of the conclusion of the respective trips.