The 53rd Session of the UN Human Rights Council began today in Geneva, Switzerland. The session will be held from 19 June 2023 to 14 July 2023.

During the Session, the Maldives delegation will deliver national statements under several agenda items, in line with the Government’s key policies and priorities. The Maldives will also be delivering a joint statement for the Annual Panel on Adverse Impacts of Climate Change on behalf of a group of Small Island Developing States (SIDS) based in Geneva.

Minister of Foreign Affairs, Abdulla Shahid met with the Secretary-General of the United Nations, António Guterres in New York today.

At the meeting held during the Minister’s official visit to Washington D.C. and New York, Minister Shahid reaffirmed the commitment of the Government of Maldives to the United Nations and its Charter, and its commitment to working on priorities such as climate change, environmental sustainability, gender equality and youth empowerment.

Minister of Foreign Affairs, Abdulla Shahid paid a courtesy call on the President of Seychelles, Wavel Ramkalawan today, during the President’s State Visit to the Maldives.