President His Excellency Dr Mohamed Muizzu delivered his address during the General Debate at the 79th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), urging global unity to solve major crises. He highlighted that many of these issues are man-made and called for nations to unite in harmony not a United Nations in misery.
President Dr Muizzu stressed that the United Nations must have a real impact on people’s lives and called on the organisation to enforce its decisions at both global and local levels. He emphasised the need for a multilateral system that supports smaller nations like the Maldives, stating, “We need a system that champions us and delivers for us."
He also voiced concerns about the UN’s failure to effectively address critical issues such as climate change, conflict, and inequality. “The Maldives cannot—and will not—stand idle while the multilateral system fails. Our survival depends on the well-being of the world,” President Dr Muizzu declared.
Speaking at UNGA79 the President called for comprehensive reforms to strengthen the United Nations, insisting that its relevance depends on its ability to make real, positive changes. His address was a clear call to action, urging leaders to ensure that the UN becomes a stronger force for peace, security, and sustainable development.
President Dr. Muizzu emphasised the devastating impacts of climate change, noting how it rapidly erodes decades of progress, diverts scarce resources from development to emergency relief, and hampers countries' abilities to adapt to its effects. He called for an immediate and science-based response, bolstered by determination and adequate resources.
The President urged wealthier, high-emission countries to fulfill their financial commitments, particularly in supporting adaptation measures, where funding gaps continue to grow. As the world moves towards COP29, he stressed the importance of ensuring that the new collective goal for climate finance aligns with the scale of action required.
Speaking at the UNGA79, the President reaffirmed the Maldives' commitment to sustainability, pledging that by 2028, 33% of the country’s electricity demand will be met by renewable energy sources.
Furthermore, the President highlighted the vital importance of the ocean to the Maldivian people and their livelihoods, calling for stronger efforts to address plastic pollution, conserve biodiversity, and protect endangered species. He urged the global community to take decisive action on climate change, pollution, and biodiversity loss for the sake of future generations.
Speaking at the UNGA79 General Debate, President His Excellency Dr Mohamed Muizzu asserted the need for the rule of law and called for Palestine’s full membership in the United Nations.
The President stated that human rights violations by any country—regardless of its size or wealth—must not be tolerated. He described the situation in Gaza as a grave injustice and a failure of the international system.
President Dr Muizzu condemned that Israel's atrocities have resulted in the deaths and injuries of thousands of Palestinians, including men, women, children, and babies. He criticised the destruction of homes, hospitals, schools, and humanitarian infrastructure. He also highlighted that while the world is struggling to process the deaths of civilians in Gaza, now Israeli raids in Lebanon are claiming hundreds more civilian lives there.President also stressed that Israel is targeting killings of journalists, including Palestinian, Lebanese, and Al-Jazeera journalists, as well as the closure of Al-Jazeera offices, as attempts to prevent the world from knowing about the crimes taking place in Gaza.
President called on Israel to be held accountable for the acts of terrorism, violations of international law & UN resolutions.
The President reiterated his call for recognizing a sovereign and independent Palestinian state based on pre-1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital.
President His Excellency Dr. Mohamed Muizzu articulated his vision for the Maldives to become a fully developed nation by 2040, ranking among the highest echelons of development. Speaking at the UNGA79 General Debate, he emphasised that achieving this goal requires increased productivity, digital transformation, and leveraging the country’s natural beauty and marine resources.
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