President briefs Queen on tsunami recovery efforts in Maldives

President Maumoon Abdul Gayoom has briefed Queen Elizabeth II on the ongoing national recovery efforts from the effects of the December 2004 tsunami disaster. Speaking with the British monarch Friday at the official reception given by Queen Elizabeth II for invited delegates and civil society representatives, the President highlighted the extensive damage caused by the tsunami and the ongoing endeavours to attain full national recovery.

Highlighting that the assistance from the donor community had been overwhelming, the President noted that more aid was needed to overcome the nationwide effects of the disaster. He also briefed Queen Elizabeth II on the efforts of the Government to attract more donor assistance towards the reconstruction phase of the programme. He expressed his gratitude to the Government of the UK for its assistance towards the tsunami recovery programme.