On the sidelines of the 79th United Nations General Assembly, President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu met with His Excellency Dr. Mahmoud Abbas, President of the State of Palestine, to discuss the ongoing challenges facing the Palestinian people and the global response to their situation.
During the meeting, President Abbas made an emotional appeal to the international community, stating, "We are asking for a ceasefire because we are also human." He called for increased global support and cooperation to address the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and the West Bank.
President Dr. Muizzu reaffirmed the Maldives' unwavering support for Palestine, expressing his hope that the Palestinian people would receive all their rightful entitlements, including recognition of their independence. He assured President Abbas that the Maldives would continue its efforts to secure international recognition of Palestine as an independent state.
In response, President Abbas expressed his deep gratitude for the Maldives' long-standing solidarity, stating, "We are always aware of the Maldives' support for the Palestinian people, and we deeply appreciate your unwavering solidarity."
The two leaders also discussed further areas of cooperation between the Maldives and Palestine, with both expressing their commitment to strengthening diplomatic relations and working together on matters of mutual interest.
The meeting concluded with a reaffirmation of shared dedication to advocating for the rights of the Palestinian people and enhancing the partnership between the Maldives and Palestine.
During the meeting, President Abbas made an emotional appeal to the international community, stating, "We are asking for a ceasefire because we are also human." He called for increased global support and cooperation to address the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and the West Bank.
President Dr. Muizzu reaffirmed the Maldives' unwavering support for Palestine, expressing his hope that the Palestinian people would receive all their rightful entitlements, including recognition of their independence. He assured President Abbas that the Maldives would continue its efforts to secure international recognition of Palestine as an independent state.
In response, President Abbas expressed his deep gratitude for the Maldives' long-standing solidarity, stating, "We are always aware of the Maldives' support for the Palestinian people, and we deeply appreciate your unwavering solidarity."
The two leaders also discussed further areas of cooperation between the Maldives and Palestine, with both expressing their commitment to strengthening diplomatic relations and working together on matters of mutual interest.
The meeting concluded with a reaffirmation of shared dedication to advocating for the rights of the Palestinian people and enhancing the partnership between the Maldives and Palestine.
