President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has expressed longstanding solidarity of the Maldives with the Palestinian people. He made the statement in a message sent on the occasion of the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People.
In his message, President Solih said he wishes to reaffirm the strong support and unwavering commitment of the people and the government of Maldives to the people and the government of the State of Palestine in their quest to achieve their legitimate right to self-determination. He said the Palestinian people deserve a life of peace, prosperity, and dignity, and that the Maldives stand in solidarity with the sisters and brothers in Palestine in securing their inalienable rights.
Furthermore, President Solih said he firmly believes that an internationally accepted two-State solution is the only viable and long-term solution to finding lasting peace to the question of Palestine. He called for the establishment of a sovereign and independent State of Palestine, based on the pre-1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital. He said the unilateral measures that go against the grain of the internationally accepted arrangement are regressive and illegal.
In conclusion, President Solih said the Maldives views the plight and rights of the Palestinian people as an international priority. He said the Maldives will continue to staunchly advocate for full Palestinian statehood and keep reminding the international community of their responsibility to promote and protect the full enjoyment of the fundamental rights of the Palestinian people.
Since 1978, November 29 is observed every year as the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People. The Maldives issues messages on the occasion every year reaffirming its commitment to the plight of the Palestinian people.