In his message on the occasion of International Anti-Corruption Day, President Mohamed Nasheed called for a concerted effort to prevent and tackle corruption.
Highlighting the importance his administration accords to preventing of corruption, President said all its policies are therefore centred towards this goal. The President further urged the public and private sectors to work more closely with the government on this issue.
The President, in his message, also called on all government offices to give their full cooperation to the Anti-Corruption Commission in its efforts to combat corruption. He further added that all government activities must also be conducted in a transparent accountable manner.
Stressing on the evils of corruption, he stated that parents need to foster ethical values in children and said the society as a whole must strive to free ourselves from corruption.