During his inaugural speech immediately after taking the oath as the next President of the Maldives, Dr. Mohamed Muizzu turned to face the national flag at the Republic Square. After a brief pause, he turned back to address the attendees and continued with his speech.
"O' the proud national flag of Maldives: I salute you from the bottom of my heart. I understand the meaning behind every little movement you make; your waving and your fluttering. You represent the blood of the noble martyrs who defended this nation. The hope and life of all the brave men and women who built our beloved country. The sacred beauty and faith of Islam, salvation for our beloved people," President Dr. Muizzu said.