President Solih departs on tour of two southernmost Maldivian atolls

President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih and First Lady Fazna Ahmed, on Friday, have departed to the two southernmost atolls of Maldives, Fuvahmulah City and Addu City.

During this four-day trip, President Solih will visit Fuvahmulah City and Addu City's Gan, Hithadhoo, Maradhoo, Maradhoo-Feydhoo, Feydhoo, and Hulhumeedhoo.

As per the President’s Office, the President, during his tour, will inaugurate the National Academy of Policing and Law Enforcement built in Addu with assistance from the Indian government. 

Work on the National Academy of Policing and Law Enforcement in Addu was initiated back in 2012. Construction work began in 2017.  

The Indian government invested USD 18 million on the project, which was contracted to India’s Sri Avantika Contractors. 

Apart from this, President Solih will also sign the agreement to increase land in Addu, inaugurate practical work on Addu road development project, inaugurate Maradhoo harbor, inaugurate Meedhoo harbor, inaugurate Masjid Al-Ibrahim in Hithadhoo, and inaugurate a drug detoxification and community center. 

He will conclude his tour and return to Male' on Monday, March 28.