Democrats meets president; offers help in economic recovery
Shifaz told Atoll Times that the meeting was held at the request of the President's Office.
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Former President Mohamed Nasheed’s Democrats party on Tuesday met with President Mohamed Muizzu to discuss cooperation with the government.
The meeting was held at the President's Office. The meeting was attended from Democrats:
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The party’s president Hassan Latheef
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Vice president Mohamed Shifaz
Shifaz told Atoll Times that the meeting was held at the request of the President's Office.
He said the meeting mainly discussed:
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To assist in various important efforts undertaken by the government to amend the constitution
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The current fragile state of the economy
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Regarding participation and assistance in the government's efforts to overcome financial challenges
Shifaz said the government's decision to amend the constitution is welcome as the party has always advocated it.
Tuesday's meeting expressed interest in participating in the government's efforts to reform the law, he said.
In addition, Shifaz said, the Democrats has offered to participate in the government's efforts to overcome financial challenges. These include:
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What can be done to improve the financial situation of Maldives
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About accepting the recommendations and policies proposed by the Democrats and working together
He said the government was ready to continue the discussions with the Democrats' opinions and consultations.
Hassan Latheef, on behalf of the Democrats, met with President Muizzu last December. The president also held meetings with leaders of some political parties. However, neither party gave details of the discussions held at the meetings.
