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Defence Minister calls for self-reliance to protect sovereignty

Defence Minister Hassan Rasheed called on Maldivians to be self-reliant and prioritise national interests, speaking at the official Victory Day ceremony at Republic Square. He said the government's defence policy safeguards independence through national capabilities, including training MNDF personnel for land, sea and air operations and equipping them with modern resources.

Latest Defence minister calls for self-reliance in safeguarding Maldives' independence Atoll Times, 4 Nov, 11:42

latest 4 Nov, 11:42

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    The official Victory Day ceremony was held, at which Defence Minister Hassan Rasheed spoke. Republic Square 4 Nov only One Online Speaking at the official Victory Day ceremony at Republic Square tonight, the Minister said Maldivians must take responsibility for their own affairs, placing religion and national interests first.

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Defence minister calls for self-reliance in safeguarding Maldives' independence

15-storey height of new MNDF facility
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  1. One Online 4 Nov, 00:27 · first report
  2. Atoll Times 4 Nov, 11:42 · 11 h 15 min later
4 Nov, 00:274 Nov, 11:42

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  • height of new MNDF facility 15-storey Atoll Times Chinese company awarded contract to build 15-storey MNDF facility

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  • The official Victory Day ceremony was held, at which Defence Minister Hassan Rasheed spoke. 4 Nov One Online Speaking at the official Victory Day ceremony at Republic Square tonight, the Minister said Maldivians must take responsibility for their own affairs, placing religion and national interests first.

    Word for word from One Online. Open the report

  • Defence Minister Hassan Rasheed spoke at the Victory Day function. Atoll Times Defence Minister Hassan Rasheed speaks at the Victory Day function. (Photo/President's Office)

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  • A Chinese company was awarded a contract to build a 15-storey MNDF facility. Atoll Times Chinese company awarded contract to build 15-storey MNDF facility

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  • 15-storey height of new MNDF facility Atoll Times Chinese company awarded contract to build 15-storey MNDF facility

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  • Defence Minister Hassan Rasheed spoke at the Victory Day function. Atoll Times Defence Minister Hassan Rasheed speaks at the Victory Day function. (Photo/President's Office)

    Word for word from the report in Atoll Times. Open the report

  • A Chinese company was awarded a contract to build a 15-storey MNDF facility. Atoll Times Chinese company awarded contract to build 15-storey MNDF facility

    Word for word from the report in Atoll Times. Open the report

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Hassan Rasheed Defence MinisterMaldives National Defence ForceMohamed Muizzu President