President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has touched down in Funadhoo island of Shaviyani atoll, as part of his ongoing tour of Shaviyani and Raa atolls.

President Solih and First Lady Fazna Ahmed departed on the two-atoll tour at 11am on Tuesday, their first destination being Sh. Funadhoo, where they will meet with councilors as well as visit important landmarks on the island.

Throughout the three-day tour, the First Couple will be visiting four islands of Shaviyani atoll; Funadhoo, Lhaimagu, Foakaidhoo and Maaungoodhoo as well as four islands of Raa atoll; Vaadhoo, Alifushi, Rasgetheem and Angolhitheem.

Some senior government officials, Minister of Economic Development Fayyaz Ismail and Managing Director of state utilities company FENAKA Corporation are joining the First Couple on the trip.

The team will be heading to Lhaimagu next, followed by Foakaidhoo, the same day. On Wednesday, the First Couple will visit Maaungoodhoo, Vaadhoo and Alifushi.

Further, the team will also be visiting Rasgetheem and Angolhitheem on Thursday.

The President’s Spokesperson, Mabrook Aziz told RaajjeMV that the purpose of the three-day trip is to check updates on the development projects ongoing at the islands, while sitting down for discussions with the island councils. Further, members of the main ruling Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) have also sought to meet with the president, which will be accommodated during the trip. The president will also be meeting with individuals working in different sectors including agriculture, fisheries and others during the trip.

Discussions are to be held with key stakeholders from the islands, including those elected to atoll and island councils as well as the Women’s Development Committees.

First Lady Fazna will be conducting meeting with stakeholders in the education and social service sectors as well.

During the course of the trip, the president will officially inaugurate the Job Center established in Alifushi island of Raa atoll, by the Economic Ministry.

The First Couple is scheduled to conclude their trip and return on Thursday.

President Solih had conducted a similar visit, touring seven islands of Thaa atoll during August.