Maldives is the best country in the world

Maldives President Mohamed Nasheed announced that “Maldives the best country in the world in terms of press freedom.” Nasheed said they wanted the Maldives to have ”the most free and most professional media in the world.”

Mr. Nasheed added that:”We strongly believe that press freedom is important for consolidating democracy.We also believe that development can only be achieved through a transparent and free discussion of ideas.”

Also Secretary General of Commonwealth Kamalesh Sharma, highlighted the role of journalism in the society and explained how important a balanced news article was in his message to the participants.

He said ”Journalism is an honourable profession. You can hold accountable both the government and the private sector.”

He said that members of the press played a pivotal role in revealing the truth and upholding the values and principles that would lead to a just society.

In his address, Dr Sawad said journalists in the Maldives “are not responsible”, and urged them to be more professional, sophisticated and accountable.

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