President Solih addresses the Parliament

In order to increase empty spaces in Male’ City. This government has decided we will not build any more government buildings.

President Solih

I plan on establishing a company by the name of National Housing Corporation to consolidate all housing projects run across Maldives. My intentions are to provide housing at a lower rent than before.

President Solih

We will also, In Sha Allah, begin work on constructing 4,000 more housing units to Male’ City residents in Hulhumale’ this year.

President Solih

During this year, solar energy systems will be established in 82 more islands.

President Solih

Green Tax will go to the Green Fund – which will be established this year. The money will be used to protect the environment, provide clean drinking water, and safe management of waste.

President Solih

This government will make it a special priority to conserve the natural environment of Maldivian islands in order to protect the environment and protect the Jazeera-style characteristics of the nation.

President Solih

During the five years of this presidency, the same policy will be applicable in delivery of public services to all Maldivian islands, irrespective of population.

President Solih

National Mental Health Center will be established within the next two to three months. And Aasandha services will be made available for treatment of such conditions. Necessary facilities are being developed at the Indhira Gandhi Memorial Hospital. And the necessary Mental Health Bill will be submitted to the Parliament this year.

President Solih

The yearly increase in number of children with Thalassemia is a great challenge facing the health sector. Arrangements will be made this year to ensure the serum protein test to identify percentage of iron in blood of Thalassemia patients can be carried out across Maldives.

President Solih

The interest rate of student loans for studies abroad has been lowered to three percent, and the loan repayment period extended by 25 percent. With this change, the monthly repayment amount of students who take the biggest loan amount will be reduced by MVR 4,000.

President Solih

Maldivian youth will be able to remain in the country to complete free education up to first degree-level before the end of this month.

President Solih

In order to reform the tax system, I plan on submitting a Bill to the Parliament this year to introduce income tax. Once the Bill passes, income tax will take effect next year. Then, we can enjoy the pleasure of ‘jazeera’ development.

President Solih

We are holding discussions with relevant parties to set a minimum wage.

President Solih

The MIFCO fish factory in Addu City will be perfected and made operational this year.

President Solih

Construction of a modern harbor at Thilafushi will begin, In Sha Allah, by end of this year. This change, once it comes to effect, will push many of the warehouses and industrial businesses out of Male’ City, providing a huge respite to congestion.

President Solih

We are doing everything to expedite the project to develop Velana International Airport.

President Solih

By the end of the five years of this presidential term, we aim to have 2.5 million tourist arrivals per annum to Maldives.

President Solih

The price of staple goods will be reduced across all Maldivian islands to the same price as in Male’ City in the beginning of April. This will mean staple goods will be available in all islands the same price as Male’.

President Solih

SME Development Finance Corporation will start issuing SME loans next month. And this year, the corporation will receive its license and convert to a bank.

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We are working on restructuring the (State) companies in order to implement our vision.

President Solih

The government does not want State companies to compete with small and medium enterprises, and to make them companies which provide essential services to the people and undertake major projects.

President Solih

We have noted the need for many reforms in our economic agenda. State companies have entered the arena of small and medium enterprises – affecting businesses run by members of the general public.

President Solih

My economic vision is to increase the income per annum of Maldives to USD 30 billion by the end of my five-year term.

President Solih

The government has set the course to massive economic development, and increase the State’s reserve by USD 1 billion by the end of this presidential term.

President Solih

Maldives has USD 281 million in its usable reserve by end of 2018. Enough for approximately three months of imports. The amount has now increased by a further USD 308 million. This is the first time for the usable reserve of Maldives to reach so high since 2012.

President Solih

We are working on establishing Maldivian embassies in South Africa, Washington of US, and Russia. Furthermore, a consulate will be established in Jeddah of Saudi Arabia.

President Solih

With the world having turned into a small interconnected community. It is imperative that a small nation such as Maldives foster as many bilateral ties as possible.

President Solih

With the changes I have brought to the country’s foreign policy since assuming power, Maldives, once more, has the love and friendship of the international community.

President Solih

Government’s policies will be designed to resolve challenges facing women. This government aims to increase involvement of women in decision making level.

President Solih

This government has no room for corruption, theft and wrongdoing. This government has zero tolerance for corruption.

President Solih

We have submitted a Bill to this honorable Parliament to add illicit enrichment as a crime to the Penal Code in an effort to stop illicit enrichment and corruption.

President Solih

The Constitution clearly states the religion of Maldivians as Islam. This is also the government’s policy. Therefore, governance and everything run by the government will be based on and will complement the true Islamic faith.

President Solih

The current focus of the commission on deaths and disappearances is to investigate the evidence collected so far with assistance of international forensic experts and artificial intelligence, in order to reach substantial results.

President Solih

We are working on reaching the bottom of all corruption and embezzlement involving State assets and funds and recovering them. Those found responsible will be meted the harshest punishment possible by law.

President Solih

The commission on corruption has begun its work, and found a large number of documents connected to the MMPRC corruption case. We are seeking assistance from international organizations and experts.

President Solih

When I assumed power, there was not one organ of the State free from corruption. Not one administrative division clouded by corruption and wrongdoing.

President Solih

Reforming the judiciary to ensure justice needs immediate priority. There will be no peace in this nation unless the courts and judges return to the path of righteousness.

President Solih

For the past four years, the Parliament had been in shackles. Forced not to exercise its responsibilities. The Parliament therefore needs to be made more efficient in order to perfect constitutional rule.

President Solih

The people elected me to this position with the hope of leaving behind the muddy waters of corruption and embezzlement and desire to lead an honorable life

President Solih