President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom has stated that the main aim of the administration is to conduct economic activities and that the top priority of the administration is to strengthen the Maldivian economy. The President made this statement while speaking at the function held to inaugurate the Dhaalu Airport of South Nilandhe Atoll Kudahuvadhoo, as part of his current visit to the atoll.
Speaking at the inauguration ceremony, the President stated that every economic activity should be directly beneficial to the public. He also appealed to the island’s residents for their support and cooperation to the administration, in developmental undertakings.
Speaking in this regard, the President emphasized on the administration’s aim of creating more job opportunities for Maldivians. The President highlighted that the current statistics show that 70 thousand jobs have already been created within the private and public sectors, out of the 94 thousand jobs pledged for this 5 years term.
Speaking at the event, the President stated that despite the incentives and advantages of the fisheries sector, tourism sector has become more popular among Maldivian youth today. He also pointed out that tourism was the main contributor to the country’s economic development. He further said that the administration focuses on providing job opportunities in the remote areas of Maldives as well, so that the residents were not required to travel far from home for employment.
In his speech, President Yameen also shed light on the developmental projects to be carried out in Kudahuvadhoo Island by the current administration.
