President Solih: Unlawful orders won’t be given to MNDF

President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih speaking at the MNDF function at Kalhuthukalaa Koshi on the night of 22 January 2019. (Sun Photo/Ahmed Awshan Ilyas)

President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has said that no unlawful orders will be given to the MNDF.

Speaking at the oath taking ceremony of the 64th class of MNDF Basic Training Course tonight, President Solih said that the Maldivian Defence Force has to be exemplary in following the laws of the country. He said that the current administration will not give any unlawful orders.

President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih at the MNDF function at Kalhuthukalaa Koshi on the night of 22 January 2019. (Sun Photo/Ahmed Awshan Ilyas)

The President said that it has been noted that the MNDF has to undergo some structural changes to make them accountable for their responsibilities and the work has now begun to make those changes.

Referring to the MNDF Code of Ethics, President Solih said that they need to be of one mind.