“A country does not have to be invaded to lose its sovereignty”: President Waheed
27 Jul 2013, 6:08 PM
President Dr Mohamed Waheed Hassan Manik
The following is a translation of President Mohamed Waheed’s address on the occasion of Maldives Independence Day 2013. Former President Mohamed Nasheed’s speech is available here.
Former President Mr Maumoon Abdul Gayoom, Chief Justice of the Maldives, Cabinet Ministers, Members of the People’s Majlis, beloved citizens of Maldives,
Assalaam ‘Alaikum wa Rahmatullah wa Barakaatuh.
On this momentous occasion, our proud Independence Day, I would like to extend my heartfelt greetings to all Maldivians. As I stand here, amidst the red, green and white decorations, my heart is brimming with nationalistic pride.
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