New President and Vice President take oath of office

14:32

Presidential inauguration ceremony has concluded.

14:09

President Yameen said at the victory press conference last night that he will announce cabinet posts related to the economy today.

Presidential inauguration ceremony -- Sun photo: Ahmed Mujthaba

14:00

Former president Maumoon Abdul Gayoom shakes hands with attendees.

Former presidents Maumoon Abdul Gayoom (R) and Mohamed Nasheed during the Presidential inauguration ceremony -- Sun photo: Ahmed Mujthaba

13:52

President and Vice President shakes hands with the attendees.

13:45

Will work to make Maldives a peaceful nation, a nation that achieves progress. Will work for an all inclusive economy, the new President said.

13:43

Will appoint capable people to the government, establish a small government, a government that achieves goals, said Yameen.

13:40

Yameen said he will work for the betterment of young generations, improve social security and focus on the roles of women in society. Drugs is also an issue that needs special attention, Yameen said.

13:38

President Yameen said he will work to promote nationalism. He noted that the economy is suffering and said his priority will be to improve the economy. Will take steps to reduce government expenditure, Yameen said.

President Abdulla Yameen delivering his address during the presidential inauguration ceremony -- Sun photo: Ahmed Mujthaba

13:35

President Abdulla Yameen is addressing the nation.

13:30

Dr Mohamed Jameel Ahmed has taken oath as the Vice President of the Republic of Maldives. The oath was also administered by Chief Justice Ahmed Faiz Hussain.

Dr.Mohd Jameel Ahmed sworn as Vice President of Maldives at 13:31 hrs. pic.twitter.com/rG3Z8pnrpJ
— Ahmed Nihan #MMEM (@ahmed_nihan) November 17, 2013

13:28

Speaker Abdulla Shahid has congratulated President Yameen. He noted that Yameen has held a seat in parliament for a cumulative 21 years.

PRESIDENT YAMEEN ABDUL QAYYOOM SWORN in to the highest office of Maldives in Male' at 13:21 Hrs pic.twitter.com/C8c7y2VZCL
— Ahmed Nihan #MMEM (@ahmed_nihan) November 17, 2013

President Abdulla Yameen signs his oath office at the presidential inauguration ceremony -- Sun photo: Ahmed Mujthaba

13:24

The Maldives National Defence Force has presented a 21-gun salute to President Abdulla Yameen. The national anthem follows.

MNDF presents 21-gun salute to the new president --

13:21

Abdulla Yameen has taken oath as the 6th President of the Republic of Maldives. The oath was administered by the Chief Justice Ahmed Faiz Hussain.

13:18

Speaker of the Parliament Abdulla Shahid has congratulated president-elect Abdulla Yameen. He also welcomed two former president Maumoon Abdul Gayoom and Mohamed Nasheed to the ceremony.

13:16

Speaker of the Parliament has announced that 50 Members of Parliament are present at the presidential inauguration parliament session.

From the presidential inauguration session --

13:09

Ceremony begins with the national anthem.

Raeesul Jumhooriyyaa Huvaa Kurehvun: Raees Huvaa Kurehvumun Sifain ge Band gai Gaumee Salaam Kulhefi. pic.twitter.com/NwvNQKi8ZX
— MNDF (@MNDF_Official) November 17, 2013

13:04

President-elect Abdulla Yameen and his wife Fathimath Ibrahim Didi have arrived at Dharubaruge for the presidential inauguration ceremony. He was received by Speaker of the Parliament Abdulla Shahid.

President-elect entering Dharubaaruge for the presidential inauguration parliament sitting -- Photo: MNDF

12:55

The opposition Maldivian Democratic Party parliamentary group members are also present at the ceremony.

12:54

Yameen has left his residence and is now travelling in his official motorcade to attend the inauguration ceremony.

12:53

Former president Maumoon Abdul Gayoom has also arrived at Dharubaaruge.

President Nasheed attending the oath taking ceremony of Abdulla Yamin pic.twitter.com/gppQNbjJod
— MDP News (@MDPnews) November 17, 2013

12:52

Former president Mohamed Nasheed and his wife Laila Ali have arrived in Dharubaaruge.

12:50

Jumhoory Party leader Gasim Ibrahim has arrived at Dharubaruge.

Jumhoory Party leader Gasim Ibrahim (L) and former Vice President Mohamed Waheed Deen --

12:48

Invitees are arriving at Dharubaaruge. Invitees include foreign dignitaries, senior officials of the government, independent institutions and parliament members.

From the presidential inauguration ceremony underway in Dharubaaruge --

12:46

Inauguration ceremony for president-elect Abdulla Yameen will begin shortly in Dharubaaruge. The convention centre hall has been decorated for the event.

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