AdvertisementThe rating agency noted that the sovereign’s ability to service external debt has improved, buoyed by the repayment of the sukuk and the implementation of revenue‑side reforms, including the recently enacted Foreign Currency Act, which is expected to bolster the government’s capacity to generate foreign‑exchange receipts.
The President described cyberbullying as a global epidemic affecting young children and infants, noting that online grooming has become a particularly dangerous phenomenon. He stressed that as an Islamic nation with a small society, Maldives has a particular responsibility to protect its children.
The successful location of the victims followed a complex operation that involved Coastguard and Police divers, international expertise, and the dedication of Maldivian search teams who worked tirelessly across challenging underwater terrain.
"The Coast Guard will resume work when an experienced team of divers sent by the Italian government arrives in the Maldives tomorrow morning. This team will coordinate with our army personnel to develop comprehensive plans for continuing the search under these extraordinarily difficult conditions,” Hussain Shareef said.
"The Government stands ready to provide all necessary resources and arrangements to support these critical efforts," the President said, emphasising that every available option would be explored to bring the operation to a successful conclusion.
