President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih
President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih
The real secret of the country’s independence is the holy religion of Islam, said President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih.

He made the remark in a televised address to the nation on the occasion of Maldives' 57th Anniversary of Independence.

The President extended felicitations to the people of the Maldives on the occasion of Independence Day. In his speech, he said that Islam is the true seal that binds sovereignty and independence and that the Islamic faith is the greatest blessing that the Maldivians have received. President Solih reflected on the historical significance of the country's independence, stating that the Maldivian people always yearned for freedom, liberty, and unity and have made every sacrifice to achieve them. He then paid respects to the heroes of Independence Day who lost their lives in battle.

The President said that every policy of this government is conducive to the country's independence, development, and progress. The President said that the state has always been running with complete freedom on the basis of Islam.

"The true secret of the independence, sovereignty, and independence of the country is the holy religion of Islam," he said.

The President emphasized the importance of foreign and domestic affairs in preserving independence, highlighting that the administration's foreign policy was designed to embody policies that protect freedom while also assisting in development. President Solih said that it was the state's highest priority to ensure the safety and security of all citizens. He reiterated that the nation’s security forces continuously monitor domestic and foreign interventions that could potentially jeopardize the enshrined liberty and freedoms.

Continuing in this regard, the President stated that the Maldives must maintain its sovereignty by adhering to Islamic virtues in order to avoid being swayed by the influences of a rapidly changing world.

In his speech, President Solih spoke about the importance of peace and harmony within society. The President stressed the importance of working together to minimize differences, adding that community divisions and discord do not represent independence.

The President remarked that the Maldives must remain a peaceful country in order for its people to go about their daily lives. He added that this could only be accomplished by learning to value differences of opinion and listening to opposing points of view.

The Maldives celebrates its Independence Day on July 26 every year, which commemorates the country's independence from British Protectorate status.