In his second Presidential Address, President Mohamed Nasheed has called for the cooperation and support of the Members of the People’s Majlis and “to transcend political turmoil and differences of thought and ideology”.
Speaking in this regard, the President highlighted some bills proposed to the People’s Majlis by the government. He especially noted the Bills proposed last year to reform the tax system.
“I am confident that this Majlis will work to ensure that these two bills are passed as soon as possible,” said the President.
Noting that Maldives was achieving milestones in consolidating democracy, President said that “our prospects and the times ahead appear clear, bright and prosperous”.
He further expressed confidence that the government’s continued efforts to provide even greater prosperity for the people would “result in easing and enriching their lives further this year”.
President Nasheed also highlighted the importance of sustaining the political system “which we all worked so hard to establish”.
“The consequences of measures that the Government may have to take to safeguard this system against actions based on unrealistic hopes would be borne not only by the Government, but also by the opposition,” he added.
Reiterating that this administration would do everything possible to maintain political collaboration, President Nasheed said the government would give “support for it, or move away from any position that may be necessary for the larger interests of the nation”.
He further said that the government was committed to advance the principle of resolving matters through dialogue and deliberation with all political parties.
“I appeal to this esteemed Majlis that those members among you who have disagreements, to talk to the Government so that the bills submitted by the Government are speedily passed, even if it should be with amendments they want,” said Nasheed.
In his Presidential Address, Nasheed also focused, in detail, on the achievements made towards fulfilling government’s five key pledges and stated that satisfactory progress was made towards this.
Nasheed concluded his Address by calling all citizens to prioritize friendship and understanding for the harmony and progress of society.
“I call for those beloved citizens who might harbour what might be considered extremist ideas and opinions to be moderate and soften their ways of thinking,” he said.
