President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu has met with United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres reiterating the Maldives' strong commitment to playing a more proactive role in the UN system, with a particular focus on addressing key issues affecting Small Island Developing States (SIDS).
During the meeting, President Muizzu assured the Secretary-General that the Maldives, as a front-line state, would continue to advocate for robust international cooperation and solutions to these pressing global concerns acknowledging the unique challenges faced by SIDS, including climate change, sustainable development, and ocean conservation. He also briefed the Secretary General on the fiscal challenges facing the country, adding that the government is working on a fiscal reform agenda to bring down debt and fiscal conditions to a sustainable level. The President stressed the importance of support from bilateral and multilateral partners in this effort.
During the meeting, United Nations Secretary-General commended the Maldives for its efforts in addressing global challenges, particularly on climate change adaptation. He emphasised his full commitment to supporting the Maldives in its adaptation efforts and in tackling other pressing challenges faced by the nation.
The President concluded the meeting by thanking the Secretary-General by expressing his appreciation for the UN's efforts to provide opportunities for all member nations to address global concerns under the Secretary-General's leadership.
President is currently in New York to attend the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). This marks President Muizzu’s first attendance at the UN General Assembly, coinciding with the 59th anniversary of the Maldives' membership in the United Nations. He is accompanied by a high-level delegation from the Maldives.