Former President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has said that in a republican system, all powers of the state derive from the people, and that these powers are an immense trust placed by the people.

President Solih made the remarks in a message of greetings to the Maldivian people on the occasion of Republic Day, being celebrated today.

Solih said that in a republican system, all powers of the state derive from the people, and that this power is an immense trust of the people.

He therefore said Republic Day is an important day to reflect on this noble trust and to renew the resolve to stand by republican principles and values.