President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih, on Friday morning, reassumed his duties and responsibilities of office after the successful completion of a medical procedure.
At 6 a.m. on Friday, the President temporarily transferred power to Vice President Faisal Naseem before undergoing medical treatment. He then reassumed his duties of the office at 9:30 a.m., in accordance with Article 123 (a) of the Constitution, after notifying the Speaker of the Parliament in writing.
President Solih traveled to Singapore on Wednesday to seek treatment for thyroid issues. Following his surgery, the President said he was recuperating and in good spirits. He thanked everyone for their well wishes and prayers.