Abduh Raheem: the greatest success is stabilizing the economy

The Chairperson of the People's National Congress (PNC) and Speaker of Parliament, Abdul Raheem Abdulla, stated today that the greatest achievement of the PNC government in its two years in power is the stabilization of the Maldivian economy.

In an interview marking the second anniversary of President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu's government, Abdul Raheem stated that the economy was in a dire state upon Muizzu's taking office, mentioning MVR 9 billion owed to companies for projects initiated by the previous administration. He emphasized that the current government is addressing these pending payments.

"If I were to describe one thing as the success of (President Muizzu's government), I would describe it as the stabilization of the Maldivian economy," Abdul Raheem said.

Abdul Raheem noted that at the beginning of President Muizzu's administration, competitors claimed that the Maldives could only be prevented from going bankrupt for a maximum of about six months.

"But that didn't happen, did it? Two years have passed; money has not been printed, and the country has not defaulted due to unpaid debt. The due debts are being paid when they are due," Abdul Raheem stated.

Abdul Raheem highlighted that the current government's focus on equality and stability distinguishes it from previous administrations, emphasizing the importance of advancing development alongside safety.

He noted that all political parties in the Maldives can pursue political activities freely, although such activities depend on their level of public support, and any decrease in attendance is unrelated to government influence.

"I will say that political stability has now been established in the Maldives. Political stability has been established to a degree never achieved before," Abdul Raheem declared.

He added that political parties no longer have to struggle because the government is obstructing their work. Abdul Raheem cited the freedom of political leaders, such as former President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih and former President Abdulla Yameen, to travel to islands and engage in political work as an example of the current political freedom.