Vice President Faisal Naseem has attended a flag hoisting ceremony held in Addu City.
The ceremony was held on Wednesday to commemorate the 58th anniversary of the Maldives' independence.
The ceremony took place at Addu City Square at 6 a.m.
At the ceremony, Vice President Faisal Naseem was joined by Ali Nizar, Mayor of Addu City Council, other members of the City Council, and senior officials from government offices and institutions in the city.