President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu has emphasised his commitment to ensuring affordable food prices during the upcoming month of Ramadan. He made the commitment during the "Raees ge Javaab" series, which facilitates direct public interaction with the President on diverse issues.
In response to a request made by a citizen during the series to reduce food prices for Ramadan, President Dr. Muizzu reiterated the government's commitment to the priority. He highlighted ongoing efforts to lower prices for various items, with the State Trading Organisation (STO) already implementing discounted rates, and assured that further actions will be taken to alleviate the burden on consumers.
Additionally, President Dr. Muizzu outlined the government's long-term strategy to ensure sustained affordability of food items. He said that it involves prioritising food security through local production, which would ultimately result in lower prices and guaranteed availability.
The government has initiated the importation of basic commodities through STO to address this issue of increased food prices during Ramadan. Recognising the importance of staple food like onions, eggs, and potatoes, which tend to become more expensive during Ramadan, STO is importing and selling these items at reduced prices. Furthermore, efforts are underway to expand the range of cost-effective offerings to the public.