Meet Viyu Ask about the news

Hi, I'm Viyu. Ask me about the stories collected here. I answer only from them, with numbered links to the outlets that published them, and I say so when they do not cover it.

Terms & Legal

Today
Story

National interest must come before political emotion: President

President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu addressed a Victory Day ceremony at Republic Square in Male', saying Maldivians must put national sincerity ahead of political emotion and learn from history as the 40-year anniversary of 3 November 1988 approaches. He said the country must free itself from the burden of debt and internal discord, and prioritise national security, self-sufficiency and the well-being of every citizen over the pursuit of power.

Ask Viyu about this story Report a mistake

Sources 1carried it 1 of 19 news outlets we monitor

One outlet so far Only The Edition has reported this among the sources we monitor. A gap in what we monitor, not proof that others did not report it.

Who said what

the reports' own quoted words, each once
  • As we approach the 40-year anniversary of that incident, it is important that we think about how the world works and how our independence can be defended. We should learn from what history has shown us, strive for a brighter future and put…

    President Muizzu The Edition Open the report (The Edition)

  • We need to welcome the dawn of prosperity instead of being bound by debt.

    President Muizzu The Edition Open the report (The Edition)

  • This reality does not change even when it is a country. That is the example of a nation. The country can have its opinions, protect its faith and mannerisms if its economy does not have to receive handouts.

    President Muizzu The Edition Open the report (The Edition)

  • That is our responsibility: to create a joyful future for them, build a safe Maldives and ensure that they inherit a fulfilling and prosperous future.

    President Muizzu The Edition Open the report (The Edition)

How the reporting differs

one source so far

Nothing to compare yet. If another monitored source reports it, its headline appears beside this one.

Other events named

no clear day, as worded
  • The President spoke at a ceremony celebrating Victory Day. Republic Square in Male' The Edition During the ceremony celebrating Victory Day at Republic Square in Male', the President said that the triumph achieved on Victory Day was an achievement for Maldives' independence

    Word for word from the report in The Edition. Open the report

Subjects

sectors and approved topics, alphabetical

Places

alphabetical

Named in these reports

alphabetical