Maldives President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu met with António Guterres, the Secretary-General of the United Nations (UN), in Antigua and Barbuda on Monday on the sidelines of the fourth International Conference on Small Island Developing States (SIDS4).
During the meeting, President Dr. Muizzu reiterated the administration’s commitment to strengthening the close ties between the UN and the Maldives. The Secretary-General commended the active engagement of Maldives on the frontlines of climate justice and assured his full support.
The President and Secretary-General additionally discussed the challenges faced by the Maldives as a Small Island Developing State (SIDS) and measures to overcome them, including complex financial negotiations hindering development efforts.
Concluding the meeting, the President and the UN Secretary-General expressed eagerness to enhance collaboration and existing relations.
