Minister Nazim visits MNDF Southern Area

Minister of Defence and National Security Mohamed Nazim has started an official visit to the MNDF Southern Area. Defence Minister was received upon his arrival by the Southern Area Commander Brigadier General Ibrahim Mohamed Didi.

During this visit, the Minister honored a special ceremony held in celebration of Southern Area’s third anniversary and the 120^th anniversary of MNDF.

During the ceremony held with a special dinner, certificates were awarded to notable soldiers and civil staffs of Southern Area to value their dedicated service to the MNDF. Additionally, certificates were also given away to certain companies and individuals who had rendered remarkable assistance to the MNDF Southern Area. The certificates were distributed by the Chief of Defence Force Major General Ahmed Shiyam and the Southern Area Commander Brigadier General Ibrahim Mohamed Didi. The family members of MNDF Southern Area soldiers also participated in this ceremony and the ceremony concluded with a music show.

Defence Minister has also visited the GhaviyaniFuvammulak post of MNDF and the fire station at the island yesterday morning. He also toured various places of Addu City Hulhumeedhoo. The Minister would be meeting with the Southern Area soldiers is due to return to Male’ today.