President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has stated that the Maldivian Government remains committed to upholding democracy and human rights.

He made these remarks today in his message on the occasion of the International Day of Democracy.

Extending warm wishes to all individuals and civil societies involved in promoting democratic values, President Solih expressed that the Government places a high priority in protecting their democratic rights and emphasized the importance of government transparency, and welcomed citizens’ efforts to hold the Government accountable according to internationally accepted democratic standards.

The President also noted that, like every other country affected by Covid-19 and the pace of social, political and economic activity has slowed in the Maldives.

President Solih called on all individuals, as well as state and government institutions to rally together, uphold democratic principles, and collectively strive to build back better from the disease.

He also stressed that we can fully avail ourselves of the benefits of democracy once the country recovers from the disease.