Vice President Hussain Mohamed Latheef has met with the American Bar Association Rule of Law Initiative (ABA MROLI). The meeting was held at the President's Office this morning.
During the meeting, the Vice President emphasised President Dr Mohamed Muizzu’s steadfast commitment to collaboration with non-governmental organisations (NGOs), underscoring the crucial role NGOs play in the nation’s progress.
Members of the ABA MROLI highlighted the significant efforts undertaken by the NGO in the Maldives since its establishment in 2021. They also stressed the ongoing efforts to strengthen institutions through collaborative initiatives and specialised programmes designed to address critical issues such as anti-human trafficking, anti-corruption, anti-money laundering, financial compliance, health, and legal service needs for the migrant population. Furthermore, they spotlighted collaborative endeavours with law enforcement agencies and the judicial sector to drive reform.
Recognising the invaluable contribution of the migrant workforce to the nation’s progress, the Vice President reiterated the Administration’s unwavering commitment to addressing the challenges faced by this demographic. He emphasised the President’s prioritisation of remedying the issues encountered by the migrant workforce, citing recent significant decisions made following deliberations at the Cabinet.
The Vice President and the ABA MROLI members discussed potential areas of collaboration. The meeting concluded on the positive note of working together on areas important for national progress.
ABA MROLI, registered in the Maldives, is a part of the American Bar Association Rule of Law Initiative (ABA MROLI), an international development programme of the American Bar Association (ABA) that promotes justice, economic opportunity, and human dignity through the rule of law.
