The sitting was inaugurated by Speaker of Parliament and Former President Mohamed Nasheed. Photo: The President's Office

At the beginning of the first session of each year at the first sitting, the President shall address the People’s Majlis on the state of the country. Photo: The President's Office

President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih alongside Speaker of Parliament Mohamed Nasheed. Photo: The President's Office

President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih alongside Speaker of Parliament Mohamed Nasheed. The two leaders went head-to-head in the MDP Presidential Primary Election held in January. Photo: The President's Office

Vice President Faisal Naseem, who also attended the inaugural sitting of this year's parliament session. Photo: The President's Office

The People's Majlis inaugurated its first sitting for the year 2023, on Monday morning. Photo: The President's Office

President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih welcomed at the People's Majlis. Photo: The President's Office

President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih and First Lady Fazna Ahmed outside the presidential residence, 'Mulee'aage'. Photo: The President's Office

President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih and First Lady Fazna Ahmed picstured outside the presidential residence, 'Mulee'aage' before they headed to the parliament. Photo: The President's Office