President Mohamed Nasheed has this morning departed on a tour of Haa Alifu Filladhoo and some islands of Shaviyani atoll.

The President will meet the island councils of the islands, and exchange views with the members on the ongoing and proposed development programmes and projects in the islands.

As part of his visits to the islands, the President will also inspect educational, health and social services infrastructure in the islands.

President Nasheed arrived in Haa Alifu Filladhoo at noon, as the first stop of his tour.