President Dr Mohamed Waheed has today briefed the cabinet on his recent visit to Rio de Janeiro to attend the United Nations conference on Sustainable Development, Rio+20.

Speaking at the meeting, the President noted that Heads of State from over 120 countries took part at this conference, and shared their sustainable development plans. The President especially underlined the great cooperation from world leaders at the summit, on certain challenging areas.

At today’s meeting of the cabinet, members advised the President on declaring Falhuverrahaa of Gaafu Alifu Atoll, as part of Villingili island of Gaafu Alifu Atoll.