Maldives is currently going through an unprecedented phase of social and economic development. Having experienced rapid economic growth and sustained social development during most of the past two decades, population growth rates are now falling steeply.
Current population projections suggest that …
The Maldives believes in the importance of sport as an enabler of sustainable development and a promoter of peace, tolerance and respect. In that regard, we are pleased to join in the adoption of today’s draft resolution A/76/L.13. We also congratulate Japan on a successful and thrilling Tokyo 2020 …
Since the General Assembly sat in special session in 2001 to commit to combating the HIV/AIDS epidemic, much has been achieved. The report of the Secretary-General clearly registers major efforts by individual countries and the international community as a whole. Financial resources made available f…
The consensus adoption of draft resolution A/60/L.21, entitled “Deferral of the smooth transition period for the graduation of Maldives from the list of least developed countries”, not only gives hope and encouragement to my country, it also demonstrates the unwavering commitment of the internationa…
The frequency and magnitude of natural disasters occurring all over the world are increasing at an alarming rate. Those that occurred in the past year alone are testimony to this reality. These disasters have caused immeasurable devastation and taken a heavy toll in terms of human lives and property…
At the outset, allow me to express my delegation’s sincere appreciation for the leadership shown by the leaders of the Association of South-East Asian Nations (ASEAN) in requesting a resumption of the fifty-ninth session of the General Assembly to consider the devastating effects of the earthquake a…
The United Nations was born at the right time for the right purpose on the right platform. There is no doubt that it has, over the past 58 years, performed well in achieving its objectives. However, today, the geopolitical map of the world is very different from that of 1945. The technological revol…
