President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has announced that a new flat building for soldiers will be built in Hulhumale' phase two.
He made the announcement while speaking at the event to mark the 131st anniversary of the armed forces on Tuesday night.
The President discussed the administration's plans to provide housing and improve the wage structure of the armed forces.
He announced that the administration plans to develop 138 new housing units for servicemen and servicewomen.
"We have now decided to build a 138-unit building in Hulhumale' phase 2 for the housing of servicemen and servicewomen. We hope to begin that project this year," Solih stated.
He added that the administration would put out a tender for the development of a 480-person and 100-person accommodation block in Kalhuthuhkala Koshi this year.
He also stated that the salaries and allowances of the armed forces would see positive changes once the administration's efforts to harmonise pay are completed.
"The pay commission is currently conducting research into the matter," he said.
