The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Maldives, Moosa Zameer departs New York, following a successful official visit to the United States of America.
During his visit to New York, Minister Zameer held meetings with the Secretary-General of the United Nations, Antonio Guterres, the Under-Secretary-General of the Economic and Social Affairs of the United Nations, Li Jinhua, and the Permanent Observer of the State of Palestine to the United Nations, Dr. Riyad Mansour. Minister Zameer also engaged with tour operators and travel advisors, and a select group of Permanent Representatives based in New York. During the visit, Minister Zameer also met with the Maldivian community residing in New York and New Jersey.
During the meeting with the Secretary-General, Minister Zameer highlighted the ambitious multilateral agenda of the Government of Dr Mohamed Muizzu and noted the importance of building on the momentum from the fourth International Conference on Small Island Developing States (SIDS4).
During the meeting with the Under-Secretary-General for Economic and Social Affairs, Minister Zameer emphasised the importance given by the Government of President Dr Mohamed Muizzu to addressing the development challenges faced by the Maldives and discussed areas for collaboration between the Maldives and the United Nations to enhance access to affordable and adequate finance for development, and for climate adaptation.
During his engagement with the Maldivian community, Minister Zameer interacted with the attendees and took note of their pressing concerns and assured the Government’s commitment to addressing the concerns raised.
Minister Zameer was seen off at the John F. Kennedy International Airport by Ambassador Dr Ali Naseer Mohamed, Permanent Representative of the Republic of Maldives to the United Nations. Minister Zameer was accompanied by Secretary, Bilateral, Dr Hala Hameed and Senior Undersecretary, Hassan Hussain Shihab
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