Speaking at the event hosted by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on the occasion of National Unity Day the Minister of Foreign Affairs Abdulla Shahid has stated that multilateral cooperation and collective action is the most effective way to overcome global challenges.
During the event, the Minister of Foreign Affairs Abdulla Shahid spoke about the importance of unity, solidarity in the face of adversity and to overcome challenges. He noted that today as we remember one of the worst disasters our country faced, we are living through another. He further noted that the pandemic has reminded the world of reality evident even back in 2004 - multilateral cooperation and collective action is the most effective way to overcome global challenges.
“International cooperation is not an ideology – it delivers results. Disasters know no borders, and therefore international cooperation is absolutely crucial.” said the Minister.
Reminiscing the memories of the tsunami disaster, Minister Shahid took a moment to recall with gratitude, the unity of the Maldivian people, and the solidarity of the international community.
“Without the support of our friends, our bilateral and multilateral partners, without you, we would not have been able to weather the storm either then, or even now,” said Minister Shahid.
During the event, a moment of prayer was observed in the memory of the loved ones we lost 16 years ago to the 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami and in gratitude to Almighty Allah for blessing us with the strength and patience to overcome the tragedies of that day.
The event was attended by Members of Parliament, the resident Diplomatic Corps, and the staff of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
The National Unity Day is marked in remembrance of the Indian Ocean Tsunami that hit the Maldives on 26 December 2004.
During the event, the Minister of Foreign Affairs Abdulla Shahid spoke about the importance of unity, solidarity in the face of adversity and to overcome challenges. He noted that today as we remember one of the worst disasters our country faced, we are living through another. He further noted that the pandemic has reminded the world of reality evident even back in 2004 - multilateral cooperation and collective action is the most effective way to overcome global challenges.
“International cooperation is not an ideology – it delivers results. Disasters know no borders, and therefore international cooperation is absolutely crucial.” said the Minister.
Reminiscing the memories of the tsunami disaster, Minister Shahid took a moment to recall with gratitude, the unity of the Maldivian people, and the solidarity of the international community.
“Without the support of our friends, our bilateral and multilateral partners, without you, we would not have been able to weather the storm either then, or even now,” said Minister Shahid.
During the event, a moment of prayer was observed in the memory of the loved ones we lost 16 years ago to the 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami and in gratitude to Almighty Allah for blessing us with the strength and patience to overcome the tragedies of that day.
The event was attended by Members of Parliament, the resident Diplomatic Corps, and the staff of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
The National Unity Day is marked in remembrance of the Indian Ocean Tsunami that hit the Maldives on 26 December 2004.
