MALE, Nov. 17-- Ibrahim Mohamed Solih was sworn in as the 7th president of the Maldives at a grand ceremony in the capital of Male on Saturday. Solih's oath was administered by Chief Justice Ahmed Abdulla Didi in the presence of foreign leaders and high ranking officials at the national football stadium. His oath was followed by a 21-gun salute given to the head of state. Addressing the crowds, Solih vowed to strengthen his country's foreign relations with all nations and bring the Maldives back to the path of democracy. |