President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has stated that his government will work on upholding the freedom of press.

The President said this in a tweet congratulating all journalists on World Press Freedom day. In his tweet, the President noted that misinformation that spreads during a time like this where COVID-19 has become a global pandemic, is a big challenge to the safety of all citizens.

Hence he noted that it was important to have media who will spread information independently that is correct and true.

World Press Freedom Day is celebrated across the world on May 3. This years theme is "Journalism without Fear or Favor"