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 …
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…
It is an honour for the Maldives to participate in the debate on this important agenda item. The question of equitable representation on and increase in the membership of the Security Council is an important matter that has been a top priority of Maldivian foreign policy for decades. My delegation w…
Allow me to extend warm greetings to the President of the General Assembly upon the assumption of his duties at the sixty-ninth session. I also recognize the exemplary stewardship of Mr. John Ashe, the outgoing President, and record our appreciation of the Secretary-General’s stewardship of the Orga…
It is with a sombre spirit that the Maldives takes this opportunity to speak on the situation in the Middle East, a region that has throughout the past millennia been plagued by conflict and which today faces one of its darkest hours. Although the Middle East is embroiled in many conflicts, the grea…
Last week, the State of Palestine cast its first ballot in a General Assembly election (see A/68/PV.53). It was a symbolic step by a nation determined to become a full Member of the Organization. It was one step of many towards recognition. No matter how long it takes or how difficult the path, the …
First of all, we would like to express our appreciation to the President for convening today’s important debate on the situation in Afghanistan. We also commend the Secretary-General on the recent comprehensive update provided in his report (A/68/609) and on his activities and those of his Special R…
The Republic of Maldives gives sincere thanks for the work of the Secretariat and to the Secretary-General for his reports on the follow- up to the outcome of the Millennium Summit (A/67/257) and on strengthening the institutional arrangements for support of gender equality and the empowerment of wo…
Allow me at the outset, Mr. President, to join previous speakers in congratulating you warmly on your assumption of office to preside over the General Assembly at its sixty-sixth session. Your election is testimony to the growing confidence of the international community in the ability and commitmen…
I would first like to congratulate you, Mr. President, on your election to
preside over the sixty-fifth session of the General Assembly. Please be assured of my delegation’s full support and cooperation. I would also like to take this opportunity to offer our appreciation to both your predecessor, …
Today marks the forty- fifth anniversary of my country’s joining the United Nations. Over the past 45 years, the United Nations, other international organizations and friendly countries have helped Maldives to achieve enormous progress. For that I would like to thank them today.
I could stand here …
Worldwide, substantial gains have been achieved in economic growth, health and living standards in the past century. That progress is now threatened by crises of our own making, namely, climate change, the international financial crisis, food insecurity and the crisis in non-communicable diseases (N…
