As part of his trip to North Ari atoll, President Mohamed Nasheed has visited Bodufolhudhoo on Wednesday afternoon.

The President met with the residents of Bodufolhudhoo and spoke on their general well-being and on the development projects for the island.

President also highlighted on the importance of clearly understanding the wishes of the population when government implements its policies.

Good outcomes, he said, would be achieved only after vigorous debate.

Other themes the President discussed include nation-wide transport system government has pledged to establish and the social security programme of the government.

Later today, President Nasheed arrived in Maalhos.