The government will continue to uphold the wishes of the people and will work to fulfill their hopes, President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has said.

President Solih said this in a new year’s message on Monday, where he also said that 2019 will be a year of change and one where Maldives’ constitutional democracy is redefined.

In this regard, Solih said that Maldivians take an active role in democracy and governance, and that high participation in last year’ presidential elections was proof of this.

In a tweet, Solih also called on the public to ‘strengthen’ their collective resolve to build a ‘more just and prosperous Maldives’.