Qasim Ibrahim, the leader of the Jumhooree party, released a statement congratulating Capt. Ibrahim Rasheed, the first airline pilot in Maldives, on successfully completing his final flight with Villa Air.

In his statement, Mr. Ibrahim highlighted Capt. Rasheed's remarkable career as a pilot spanning over four decades, during which he served in various organizations including Air Maldives, Maldives National Defense Force, Island Aviation Services, and Villa Air. 
He praised Capt. Rasheed's contribution to the aviation industry in Maldives, noting that he had left an indelible mark on the industry.

Mr. Ibrahim extended his warm congratulations to his close friend, Capt. Rasheed, and wished him all the best in his future endeavors. He expressed hope that Capt. Rasheed would continue to achieve even greater success in his future ventures.

The announcement of Capt. Rasheed's retirement from active flying marks the end of an era in the aviation industry of Maldives. Nonetheless, his legacy as the first-ever airline pilot in the country and his contribution to the industry will forever be remembered.