President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu addressed the 79th session of the UN General Assembly tonight, articulating his vision for transforming the Maldives into a developed country by 2040. He expressed his belief that this goal is attainable, stating that the Maldives can join the ranks of developed nations.
In his speech, President Muizzu acknowledged the challenges associated with this ambition, emphasizing that while the journey will be difficult, it is not impossible with a robust plan in place. He noted that significant steps are already being taken to work toward this objective.
Reflecting on the resilience of the Maldivian people, the President recalled the nation’s struggles since gaining independence in 1965. He highlighted that at that time, the Maldives was among the poorest countries globally, with high illiteracy rates and alarming infant mortality rates.
The President pointed out the lack of economic infrastructure during those early years, with minimal exports and no established industries. However, he affirmed that the Maldives has since evolved into a middle-income country, and he is confident that further development is within reach.
To achieve this transformation, President Muizzu emphasized the importance of enhancing productivity through strategic investments. He proposed that the Maldives can transition to a fully digitized economy driven by artificial intelligence, leveraging the nation’s natural beauty and marine resources to foster growth.
As the Maldives embarks on this ambitious journey toward development, President Muizzu’s vision seeks to inspire hope and drive collective efforts to realize a prosperous future for the nation.
In his speech, President Muizzu acknowledged the challenges associated with this ambition, emphasizing that while the journey will be difficult, it is not impossible with a robust plan in place. He noted that significant steps are already being taken to work toward this objective.
Reflecting on the resilience of the Maldivian people, the President recalled the nation’s struggles since gaining independence in 1965. He highlighted that at that time, the Maldives was among the poorest countries globally, with high illiteracy rates and alarming infant mortality rates.
The President pointed out the lack of economic infrastructure during those early years, with minimal exports and no established industries. However, he affirmed that the Maldives has since evolved into a middle-income country, and he is confident that further development is within reach.
To achieve this transformation, President Muizzu emphasized the importance of enhancing productivity through strategic investments. He proposed that the Maldives can transition to a fully digitized economy driven by artificial intelligence, leveraging the nation’s natural beauty and marine resources to foster growth.
As the Maldives embarks on this ambitious journey toward development, President Muizzu’s vision seeks to inspire hope and drive collective efforts to realize a prosperous future for the nation.
