President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom has arrived in Maafaru Island of South Miladhummadulu Atoll this evening, as part of his current visit to some islands of North Maalhosmadulu Atoll and South Miladhummadulu Atoll.

Upon arrival, the President was warmly welcomed by the island's community.

During the visit the President will inaugurate the island’s airport and harbor. 

Prior to the visit to Maafaru, the President inaugurated the harbour in Innamaadhoo Island and Inguraidhoo Island this morning and attended the ceremony held to mark the completion of road development project in Meedhoo Island this afternoon. The President also visited Maduvvari Island this evening.

Yesterday, President Yameen initiated the services of sewerage system in Alifushi Island, initiated the services of water and sewerage system in Hulhudhuffaaru Island and visited Ungoofaaru Island, and Dhuvaafaru Island.

The President is also scheduled to initiate the services of sewerage system, inaugurate clean water services, and mark the completion of shore protection project in Velidhoo Island later this evening.

As part of this tour, President Yameen is also scheduled to visit Kendhikulhudhoo Island tomorrow.