President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom has said that the honour, dignity and sovereignty of the nation is dependent on the diligent efforts of the Maldivian Military. The President made this statement while speaking at the oath taking ceremony of the graduates of the 61st basic training course conducted by the Defence Institute for Training of Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF).
Speaking at the ceremony, President underscored the important role of MNDF to defend the nation, uphold rule of law, safeguard the Islamic faith and maintain the sovereignty of the state. President further urged the officials to be vigilant of external influences that may corrupt their minds, and hinder their performances.
Underlining the duty of MNDF to defend the nation from various external and internal threats, President Yameen especially stressed on the threats arising due to the current political tension in the country. In this regard, President Yameen called on the newly sworn officers to abide by their oath, and comply with the directives given by superiors to protect the nation from such threats.
At today’s ceremony, the MNDF oath was administered by Supreme Court Judge Uz. Abdulla Areef.
Minister of Defence and National Security, Major General (Retired) Moosa Ali Jaleel and Chief of Defence Forces and Major General Ahmed Shiyam were in attendance at the ceremony, along with other senior officials of MNDF.
