President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu has said that every Maldivian citizen bears the responsibility of fostering mutual respect towards protecting the honor and dignity of others.
The President made these remarks while speaking at the official ceremony held to commemorate the National Unity Day on Tuesday, December 26.
He reminisced the unity and solidarity shown by Maldivian people during the 2004 tsunami crisis.
He reminisced about the humanitarian efforts led by every capable citizen in the country and underscored the empathy displayed by everyone towards the disadvantaged.
In his speech, President Muizzu also emphasized the aid and assistance provided by fellow citizens to people in crisis who were compelled to relocate or migrate due to the destruction of their homes and livelihoods. He highlighted how people did not consider someone's social status or the relationship they shared with the victims when offering help.
President Muizzu had reflected on the enduring attributes of Maldivian unity and voiced his aspiration for citizens to reclaim and reinforce the unity that "has diminished over time."
He urged for the reestablishment and revitalization of the diminishing aspects of familial relationships, friendships, and fraternal connections, emphasizing the importance of safeguarding honor and dignity. President Muizzu stressed how strengthening these ties would cultivate enduring compassion and empathy among individuals.
According Dr. Muizzu, the Maldivian unity is derived from the shared nature of one language, race, culture, and religion among the people.
He further stressed how the same issues lead to bloodshed and communal riots in other countries, while in the Maldives the people have always come together in solidarity of one another.
Recalling these friendly gestures, President Muizzu reminisced about communal practices such as sharing clothes, providing meals to neighbors, and collectively maintaining outdoor spaces.
During his speech, he also questioned the current condition of the Maldivian people, and the relationship they shared with one another.
"There is no doubt that today, we need care and nurturing to revitalize our familial relationships. We must foster empathy and compassion among one another, and to safeguard each other's honor and dignity, we need to pave the way for this," the President said.
According to him, the lesson to be learned from the National Unity Day is to stand united and firm on the Islamic faith while combatting discord and divisiveness among the people under different titles and labels.
He further said the key to collective success for the Maldivian people is to progress forward in unity while firmly upholding the principles of the Islamic faith.
"This is one nation. One people. So, we need to sustain our blessings," President said.
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