President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu met with António Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations (UN), today on the sidelines of the fourth International Conference on Small Island Developing States (SIDS4).
During the meeting, President Dr. Muizzu reiterated the Maldives' commitment to strengthening its close ties with the UN. He emphasized the importance of the ongoing partnership in addressing global challenges, particularly those faced by Small Island Developing States (SIDS). Secretary-General Guterres commended the Maldives for its active role in climate justice advocacy and assured the President of his full support.
The leaders discussed the unique challenges faced by the Maldives, including the complexities of financial negotiations that hinder development efforts. Both sides explored measures to overcome these obstacles, aiming to enhance the resilience and sustainability of SIDS.
Concluding the meeting, President Dr. Muizzu and Secretary-General Guterres expressed their eagerness to enhance collaboration and strengthen existing relations between the Maldives and the UN. The discussions underscored the shared commitment to advancing sustainable development and addressing the pressing issues of climate change.
SIDS4 is taking place in Antigua and Barbuda from May 27 to 30, under the theme "Charting the Course Towards Resilient Prosperity." The conference focuses on strategies for sustainable development and resilience among island nations.
During the meeting, President Dr. Muizzu reiterated the Maldives' commitment to strengthening its close ties with the UN. He emphasized the importance of the ongoing partnership in addressing global challenges, particularly those faced by Small Island Developing States (SIDS). Secretary-General Guterres commended the Maldives for its active role in climate justice advocacy and assured the President of his full support.
The leaders discussed the unique challenges faced by the Maldives, including the complexities of financial negotiations that hinder development efforts. Both sides explored measures to overcome these obstacles, aiming to enhance the resilience and sustainability of SIDS.
Concluding the meeting, President Dr. Muizzu and Secretary-General Guterres expressed their eagerness to enhance collaboration and strengthen existing relations between the Maldives and the UN. The discussions underscored the shared commitment to advancing sustainable development and addressing the pressing issues of climate change.
SIDS4 is taking place in Antigua and Barbuda from May 27 to 30, under the theme "Charting the Course Towards Resilient Prosperity." The conference focuses on strategies for sustainable development and resilience among island nations.
