Ref: 2024/PR/319
The Maldives participated in the 10th Ministerial Meeting of the Global Coalition to Defeat Daesh/ISIS (D-ISIS) today, hosted by U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken in Washington, D.C. This marks Maldives’ inaugural participation in the D-ISIS Ministerial, following its formal membership to the Coalition in August 2023.
The country’s engagement in this critical forum underscores its enduring and firm commitment to the global fight against Daesh/ISIS and all forms of terrorism, which threaten the peace, security, and stability of all nations.
The Maldives reiterated its unwavering belief that terrorism must never be associated with any religion, nationality, or ethnicity. With the Maldives engagement at the Ministerial Meeting, it also reaffirmed its commitment to fostering global security, promoting dialogue, and advancing the shared aspiration for a peaceful and prosperous world.
The Maldives was represented by His Excellency Abdul Ghafoor Mohamed, Ambassador of Maldives to the United States, at the meeting.
ENDS.