President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu delivered a powerful National Statement at the Plenary of the Fourth International Conference on Small Island Developing States (SIDS4), urging SIDS to lead as beacons of resilience and innovation.
In his address, President Dr. Muizzu emphasized the necessity for SIDS to believe in their capability to navigate developmental challenges. "Our vulnerabilities should not be our downfall; they should be our armour. Our rallying call," he stated, highlighting the potential for resilience in the face of adversity.
The President outlined three key ways the international community can support SIDS. Firstly, he called for lower borrowing costs and enhanced access to credit for SIDS. Secondly, he urged bilateral partners to adopt more creative financial solutions, such as retractable financing. Lastly, he advocated for a coordinated approach from the UN system, international development organizations, and private sector financiers.
President Dr. Muizzu stressed the importance of SIDS taking the lead in these efforts, strengthening their institutions, and working closely with the private sector to drive sustainable development.
The President opened his statement by expressing solidarity with Papua New Guinea following a devastating landslide that claimed hundreds of lives. He also addressed the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, condemning Israel's defiance of the International Court of Justice's order to halt attacks on Palestinians in Rafah. "We, the world leaders at this Conference, must unite in calling on Israel to stop the war," he urged, calling for collective solidarity with the Palestinian people.
SIDS4, held once every four years, brings together leaders from Small Island Developing States to discuss strategies for sustainable development and resilience. President Dr. Muizzu is attending the conference in Antigua and Barbuda, where he will deliver key remarks and engage with other SIDS leaders.
In his address, President Dr. Muizzu emphasized the necessity for SIDS to believe in their capability to navigate developmental challenges. "Our vulnerabilities should not be our downfall; they should be our armour. Our rallying call," he stated, highlighting the potential for resilience in the face of adversity.
The President outlined three key ways the international community can support SIDS. Firstly, he called for lower borrowing costs and enhanced access to credit for SIDS. Secondly, he urged bilateral partners to adopt more creative financial solutions, such as retractable financing. Lastly, he advocated for a coordinated approach from the UN system, international development organizations, and private sector financiers.
President Dr. Muizzu stressed the importance of SIDS taking the lead in these efforts, strengthening their institutions, and working closely with the private sector to drive sustainable development.
The President opened his statement by expressing solidarity with Papua New Guinea following a devastating landslide that claimed hundreds of lives. He also addressed the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, condemning Israel's defiance of the International Court of Justice's order to halt attacks on Palestinians in Rafah. "We, the world leaders at this Conference, must unite in calling on Israel to stop the war," he urged, calling for collective solidarity with the Palestinian people.
SIDS4, held once every four years, brings together leaders from Small Island Developing States to discuss strategies for sustainable development and resilience. President Dr. Muizzu is attending the conference in Antigua and Barbuda, where he will deliver key remarks and engage with other SIDS leaders.
