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The army must always have “command and control” over protecting the country from threats to its independence and sovereignty, both from inside and from without, according to President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih’s statement while addressing during the official celebration for the Maldives National Defense Force’s 130th anniversary (MNDF).
Speaking at the ceremony, President Solih stated that country’s freedom is its greatest asset and that the valiant MNDF soldiers are the first line of defense guarding the Maldives’ independence and sovereignty.
The President mentioned the threat of terrorism to the world, adding that the Maldives is also in danger. According to him, terrorists are keeping up with technology breakthroughs and evolving, thus the Maldivians must likewise be extra cautious. The President reaffirmed that soldiers are at the forefront of defending citizens from such dangers and that the administration gives strengthening defense capabilities a top priority. He continued by stating that troops now have the chance to grow in their careers based solely on their skills and without gender bias or discrimination.
President Solih further stated his speech that military personnel have a responsibility to serve the people and carry out civil tasks. He emphasized the military aid given to the general populace during the Covid-19 pandemic in this regard. Moreover, to express the gratitude for their services president announced his decision to award the servicemen a “Humanitarian Service Medal”.
The administration’s initiatives to strengthen military operational capability during the previous two years were also highlighted by President Solih. He claimed that the MNDF had enhanced its capacity to detect and stop terrorist activity as well as acquired the contemporary equipment that soldiers required to defend and protect themselves. The military troops, he continued, have access to specialized training and skill-development programs.
The MNDF is considered as an outstanding organization where female troops are prepared and ready to hold fort alongside their male colleagues, the President stated, praising the gender equality witnessed in the ranks of the armed forces.
In addition, in order to maintain regional peace and stability and to ensure the security of his nation, President Solih further emphasized the significance of the military of the Maldives.
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