Defense Minister Hassan Rasheed said on Tuesday evening that Victory Day reminds Maldivians to prioritize national interest and avoid dependence on foreign powers. He was speaking at the official Victory Day ceremony commemorating the defeat of Tamil mercenaries in the 1988 attack, which killed eight soldiers and 11 civilians.
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Maldives's proud Victory Day reminds us that we must give priority to the national interest in line with the noble example set by our ancestors in the past. Instead of being under any power, we must work to stand on our own feet.
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Victory Day is marked to commemorate the defeat of Tamil mercenaries in the 1988 terror attack, which killed eight soldiers and 11 civilians.
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