Mohamed Muizzu

Mohamed Muizzu (born 15 June 1978) is a Maldivian politician and engineer who has served as the 8th president of the Republic of Maldives since 2023.

Quotes

2020s

Oh this flag, I love you so much

• We Maybe Small, but that does not mean you have the license to bully us.
• My father always teaches me how to be cilent.
  • An interview with Mihaaru news (2023).
• On my watch, this flag will never be down, each day, each hour, each minute.
  • Inaugural speech (Speach in Dhivehi; 2023)
• Housing is an issue of grave concern in the Maldives. The lack of adequate housing leads to familial and societal complexities. It exposes people to all kinds of health issues. Insha Allah, Maldivians are going to see a golden era of housing and land ownership during my presidency.
  • Inaugural speech (Speach in Dhivehi; 2023)
• I believe that Maldivians need a national development approach which is just, inclusive, and sustainable. It is these principles which will guide and drive our development policies and activities. That means every region, everywhere in the country, will reap the benefits of the country’s development. To achieve this, we will set medium and long-term goals.
• You are at the top tier of the human fortress of this country. We have scholars and intellectuals in various fields including religious studies, language, medicine, civil engineering and construction, business and tourism, science and technology.
• You are the engine that runs this country; the energy behind the country’s endurance and resilience. We will do everything to protect the rights of women. We will provide opportunities for our women and youth, to generate income and become prosperous. We will empower you politically.
• I am a Maldivian. For me, Maldivian citizens come first in the list. The very first. People of any other country will come after that. I will be just. I will be fair. And I will be friendly with nations. I will not harbour enmity or jealousy. I will respect our neighbors and other countries.
  • Speech on 17 November 2023
• The journey that we just embarked on, will take the Maldivian nation to its original, intended destination. It requires hard work and dedication to hand over the nation to its future generations. I believe it is a national right of every child and every young person. Our children should not be deprived of the right to know the history of this country.