7 February 2012, Male'; Vice President of the Republic of Maldives His Excellency Dr. Mohamed Waheed has taken the oath of office as the President of the country today. President Waheed was sworn in following the resignation of Mr. Mohamed Nasheed this afternoon. The transition was smooth and peaceful.
After the ceremony the President committed for a smooth transitional period as per the laws of the Maldives and pledged to protect the infant democracy and uphold the sanctity of the Constitution and the rule of law. During this period the President appealed for support of the international community towards democracy consolidation in the Maldives.
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