VP: Maintaining trust in Maldives’ peace will accelerate development

Maintaining global trust in Maldives’ peace and unity should be an unwavering national motto, says Vice President Hussain Mohamed Latheef.

He made the comment while delivering the opening remarks at the National High-Level Conference on Peace and Security at CROSSROADS Maldives on Tuesday.

In his address, Hussain said that maintaining peace and unity will boost Maldives’ economy and accelerate development, thereby resulting in national prosperity.

He attributed the progress and harmony of Maldivian society to the peace-loving nature of its people.

The Maldives, renowned as a heaven on earth, owes its reputation to the preservation of its natural beauty and the values of benevolence, compassion, patience, and unity upheld by its people, he said.

Hussain underscored the conference's mission, recognizing its role in fostering cooperation among state institutions to envision and advance peace, societal unity, and resilience.

He emphasized the importance of synergistic efforts towards upholding safety and security, stating that the conference aims to set future safety goals and establish corresponding measures.

Highlighting the importance of education, Hussain stressed the need to inspire students to broaden their perspectives. He advocated for activities that promote authentic Islamic knowledge and awareness among individuals from all walks of life.

Concluding his remarks, Hussain expressed confidence in achieving the goal of nurturing young minds to embrace Islamic norms, demonstrate patience and tolerance, exhibit patriotism, and foster unity.

He urged everyone to work towards realizing this objective.