The council members of Feevah Island in the Shaviyani Atoll has expressed gratitude to President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih and his administration for the island's notable social and economic development.

The council members extended their gratitude to the President on behalf of their constituents during a meeting with the President.

President Solih on Sunday, met with the Feevah island council members at the President’s Office.

During the meeting, the council members stated that President Solih and his administration had, over the past four years, spearheaded the most significant social and economic development the island had ever seen.

The council members stated that President Solih is the only leader to have ever pledged to develop the island and stood steadfast in ensuring those pledges were delivered. The members highlights that several infrastructure projects initiated by the administration have so far been completed.

Sunday’s meeting was the first time the local council of Feevah Island had the opportunity to meet a sitting President to discuss their needs since the establishment of local councils under the Decentralization Act. As such, discussions were focused on the developmental plans and pertinent needs of the island’s residents.

The council members discussed topics such as the need for coastal protection and developing a designated swimming area with the President.

Speaking at the meeting, President Solih extended his appreciation for the commitment and support of the council members toward the administration’s developmental agenda. He assured the council members that the administration would seek ways to address their concerns.