President departs on tour of three more atolls

President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu has departed on a three-day visit to islands in Meemu, Dhaalu, and Vaavu atolls.

He departed on the tour on Tuesday afternoon.

It comes a day after he concluded a similar trip to Raa and Baa atolls.

During the visit, the president is scheduled to visit numerous islands in the region, where he will engage with residents, and officials from councils and Women’s Development Committees (WDCs).

According to the President’s Office, he will actively interact with local communities and councils, seeking ways to expedite development projects.

The office said the interactions with the local councils will also involve discussions on community priorities and developmental vision for their respective islands.

The president’s current tour is aimed meeting with officials from all local councils in Maldives before Ramadan.

He has met with officials from 121 councils so far.

President Muizzu has said that he plans on visiting all residential islands at least twice during his presidency.