President submits policy paper to the Parliament on the state’s position on extremism

President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom has submitted a policy paper on Terrorism and Violent Extremism to the Parliament today.

The President’s Office said that the policy paper was sent for debate and decisions of the Parliament including it’s views on further steps to be taken to address the issue.

“The Paper was submitted because of the gravity of the issue, and its possible impact on national security and the safety of the Maldivian people. Further, the President recognizes that terrorism and violent extremism is a global issue without boundaries, impacting on the powerful and weak alike.” The President’s Office said.

President has also stressed the importance of urgent, additional and stronger measures to be taken nationally, both within the current legal framework, and some after amendment of the legal framework.

“Issues arising from terrorism and violent extremism, both internationally and domestically, are issues which the Government places a high importance in addressing.” The President’s Office said.