Minister of Arts, Culture and Heritage Heena Waleed has met with Dhivehi writers to discuss the challenges facing the literary sector and ways to promote its development.
The meeting was held at the Heritage Ministry’s Isvaru Hall.
The Ministry of Arts, Culture and Heritage said the meeting aimed to review the current state of the literary sector, hear the concerns of writers and discuss measures to address the challenges they face. The Ministry considers literature an important part of its work.
Speaking at the meeting, Minister Heena said she would listen to writers’ concerns, difficulties and suggestions, and work towards addressing the challenges and improving the overall state of the sector.
Dhivehi Language Academy President Hassan Shakir Mohamed and several writers attended the meeting. Discussions covered the challenges currently facing the literary sector and ways to encourage younger generations to take an interest in writing.
Writers also shared their concerns and proposed measures to further develop and strengthen literary activities in the Maldives.
Young people who are entering the field also participated in the meeting. Experienced Maldivian writers shared their views on the importance of encouraging young people to pursue writing.
During the meeting, Minister Heena Waleed was presented with two books written by Al-Ustaz Abdul Mueed Hassan.