I would like to start by congratulating the Egyptian delegation on its assumption of the presidency of the Security Council, and thank it for convening today’s debate to coincide with the high-level thematic debate on the United Nations, peace and security, organized by the President of the General …
At the outset, allow me to congratulate the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela on its accession to the presidency of the Security Council for the month of February, as well as for convening this timely debate on the respect for the principles and purposes of the Charter of the United Nations as a key …
My delegation wishes to congratulate Uruguay on assuming its seat on the Security. In its capacity as President of the Security Council, we thank Uruguay for having convened this quarterly open debate on the situation in the Middle East, with a focus on Palestine. I would also like to take this oppo…
As a low-lying series of atolls, both reliant on the ocean and directly threatened by changes to the marine environment, the Maldives deems matters relating to the oceans and seas of critical importance . As such, we greatly appreciate the attention and the time being paid to the significant challen…
My delegation wishes to thank the Secretary-General for his comprehensive report (A/70/359) on the situation in Afghanistan, submitted to this session.
The Maldives remains hopeful in seeing the determination with which Afghanistan has been moving forward, despite the grave challenges that it faces…
On behalf of the Republic of the Maldives, I wish to express our deep appreciation to the Secretary-General for his report under this agenda item (A/70/353) and his continued good offices and those of his representatives, aimed at finding lasting solutions to the various conflicts that still plague …
The Republic of Maldives wishes to express its appreciation to the Chair of the Committee on the Exercise of the Inalienable Rights of the Palestinian People for his commendable work and for the report submitted for our consideration (A/70/35). I also would like to thank the Secretary- General for h…
My delegation echoes others in expressing our deep shock and sadness over the recent attacks in Lebanon, Iraq and France. We offer our deepest sympathy and condolences to those affected by the acts of terror.
My delegation wishes to thank His Excellency Mr. Joachim Rücker, Permanent Representative …
At the outset, my delegation wishes to thank His Excellency Mr. Gerard van
Bohemen, Permanent Representative of New Zealand, and his team for their efforts in drafting this year’s report (A/70/2) of the Security Council. I also wish to express my appreciation to His Excellency Mr. Matthew Rycroft, …
It is an honour for the Republic of Maldives to take part in the Assembly’s debate on this important agenda item. We take this opportunity to thank Mr. Courtenay Rattray of Jamaica for his able stewardship of the intergovernmental negotiations on Security Council reform. My delegation also welcomes …
The first three words of the Charter of the United Nations reads “We the peoples”. Those words make it clear that human life is at the heart of the Charter of the United Nations. It must remain the key principle guiding our work.
This year, we mark the seventieth anniversary of the adoption of the …
This is a watershed moment in human history. The hallowed halls of this building have been abuzz with hope. The air is filled with excitement. The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development (resolution 70/1) has captured the imagination of every child, every woman and every man, in every corner of the …
The Maldives would like to make a this general statement on behalf of the Alliance of Small Island States following the adoption of resolution 69/326, entitled “Venue of annual sessions of the Executive Board of the United Nations Development Programme/United Nations Population Fund/United Nations O…
I have the honour to speak on behalf of the Alliance of Small Island States (AOSIS).
Debt sustainability is a significant challenge facing many small island developing States (SIDS) that is stalling efforts towards sustainable development. It is known that SIDS’ ratio of gross domestic product to d…
I have the great privilege and honour to speak on behalf of the States members of the Alliance of Small Island States (AOSIS). We align our statement with the statement delivered by the Permanent Representative of South Africa on behalf of the Group of 77 and China.
First, let me take a moment to e…
Twenty-five years ago, 14 island States gathered in the Maldives. Together they decided to work in unity to seek international cooperation to protect the small States of the world from the dangers posed by climate change, global warming and sea-level rise. Today the Republic of Maldives is proud to …
May I convey my deep condolences to the Government of Djibouti on the loss of our dear colleague, the Permanent Representative of Djibouti, Ambassador Roble Olhaye. May I also take this opportunity to convey our heartfelt condolences to the Government and the people of India on the sad demise of Sri…
My delegation wishes to thank New Zealand, in its capacity as President of the Security Council, for convening this quarterly open debate in connection with the agenda item on the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question. I would also like to extend our appreciation to the Sp…
On behalf of the Maldives delegation, I would like to express our sincere appreciation to Jordan, as President of the Council, for taking the initiative to convene this open debate on an important topic. We also thank the Secretary-General for his engagement in this debate. We have read with much in…
On behalf of the Republic of Maldives, I wish to express our deep appreciation to the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, in its capacity as President of the Security Council for the month of April, for convening this timely debate in connection with the agenda item on the situation in the Middle East, inc…
