In a show of solidarity with Palestine, the Maldives delegation walked out of the UN General Assembly as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu began his speech.
Presidential Spokesperson Heena Waleed confirmed that the move was aligned with President Mohammed Muizzu's commitment to advocating for Palestinian recognition as an independent state.
Heena also highlighted that President Muizzu recently met with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, assuring him of the Maldives' steadfast support for international efforts to acknowledge Palestine's sovereignty.
As Netanyahu addressed the assembly, representatives from several countries critical of Israeli policies joined the walkout, reflecting heightened tensions surrounding the ongoing conflict.
In his address to the UN, President Muizzu called on the international community to work together to address the dangerous situation facing the Palestinian people. He stressed the importance of upholding the rule of law and reiterated the call for Palestine to be granted full membership in the United Nations.
Presidential Spokesperson Heena Waleed confirmed that the move was aligned with President Mohammed Muizzu's commitment to advocating for Palestinian recognition as an independent state.
Heena also highlighted that President Muizzu recently met with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, assuring him of the Maldives' steadfast support for international efforts to acknowledge Palestine's sovereignty.
As Netanyahu addressed the assembly, representatives from several countries critical of Israeli policies joined the walkout, reflecting heightened tensions surrounding the ongoing conflict.
In his address to the UN, President Muizzu called on the international community to work together to address the dangerous situation facing the Palestinian people. He stressed the importance of upholding the rule of law and reiterated the call for Palestine to be granted full membership in the United Nations.
