President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom has affirmed there is no place for foreign intervention in Maldives and assured anyone undermining Islam will not be tolerated.
One main aspect of democracy is that powers are identified and separated adding that democracy is also structured to allow the citizens of a country to make decisions for themselves, President Abdulla Yameen said speaking at the gathering held by ruling Progressive Party of Maldives.
During the gathering, President Yameen spoke about the political arena of the country, questioning citizens whether the current situation is due to the core principles of the political system. Moreover, President expressed concern the established democracy could be eliminated, if the people who implement those principals are not loyal to the country.
Noting the importance of maintaining principles of Islam in the country, the President urged to always follow and uphold those principles. Furthermore, the President underlined every individual has certain rights, highlighting that politicians must not think they are the only people who have authority to exercise those rights.
Meanwhile, Minister of Economic Development Mohamed Saeed expressed a country's economy will not experience its full potential if the rights of workers are not practiced. President Yameen is a leader who knows how to appreciate every single citizen, Economic Minister Saeed said while speaking on the importance of acknowledging workers of the country.
Every island in Maldives is equipped with basic needs and the residents envision the establishment of services available in developed countries, Minister of Tourism Moosa Zameer stated addressing the gathering. Many franchise brands were brought to the Maldives within the past couple of years, mentioned the Tourism Minister, adding that it proves the efforts of the government to maintain the economy of the country.
The gathering held by PPM was attended by cabinet ministers and a large number of supporters.