President Dr Mohamed Muizzu affirmed the Government's commitment to increasing the ICT sector's contribution to 15 per cent of the country's manufacturing standards by 2030 while extending the benefits of the digital economy to Maldivians. He made these remarks during the Presidential Address at the opening session of the People's Majlis for 2025, marking his second address since assuming office.
In his Presidential Address, the President highlighted that the Cabinet had deliberated and made key decisions to revolutionise the ICT sector. These initiatives include enhancing Government technology governance, introducing digital identity cards, establishing a data-sharing platform, and strengthening cybersecurity. He also noted that his visit to Estonia was a significant step forward.
The President further highlighted that the development of the digital sector would improve efficiency and ensure individual security, allowing people timely access to their complete records while safeguarding against unauthorised access or modifications. He added that the digitisation framework would be uniformly implemented across all state institutions.
The President expressed his vision to integrate reliable and modern advancements into the lives of Maldivians, promoting progress and innovation across various sectors.
During the address, the President affirmed his commitment to successfully implementing the digitisation project during his tenure, with the support of the Government, public servants, and all Maldivians.
