President Dr Mohamed Waheed has today met with the people of Kolamaafushi of Gaafu Alifu Atoll.

In his address to the people of Kolamaafushi, the President stressed the importance of maintaining good relations among one another, and not humiliate each other, which would be damaging to the whole society.

President Waheed said that for the Maldives to progress, we need to put aside those conflicts among us, and consider the national interest as our own personal interest. The President also said that we needed to work with the right kind of determination to move forward with the country and achieve our developmental goals.

Highlighting that the presidential election will be held next year, as per the democratic system in the Maldives, the President appealed to everyone to work together in attaining progress for the country. Speaking in this regard, President Waheed reiterated that the most important public service schemes initiated by the previous government would not be stopped, and that he was ready to work with the MDP.