Fisheries Minister Ahmed Shiyam has commended President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu's recent decisions to implement stringent measures aimed at reducing public spending.

Shiyam highlighted that these steps, crucial for the nation's future, are often avoided by political leaders due to their challenging nature.

Shiyam's remarks follow President Muizzu's announcement of special measures to curb public expenditure. He praised the President for prioritizing national interests over political considerations, noting that such decisions are essential to rescue the country from its deep economic challenges.

In a recent post on X, President Muizzu outlined several cost-cutting measures, including reducing the number of political positions and scaling back Independence Day celebrations. These actions are part of a broader strategy to reduce the government's recurrent expenditure, with additional measures to be announced in the coming days.