President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has held a meeting with the National Security Council (NSC) and relevant senior officials to discuss the ongoing protests by foreign workers over unpaid wages.
At the meeting held at the President's Office, discussions pertained to the rising tensions between certain expatriates and locals, the threat it poses to public safety and the challenges confronting law enforcement because of the issue. The attendees of the meeting collectively agreed that resolving the issue should be an urgent national security priority.
During the meeting, President Solih enquired on efforts by the NSC to ensure public safety. He further deliberated on measures that can be taken to address the underlying issues and on actions to be taken against those parties that violate the laws.