Maldives Will Continue to Play ‘Leading Role’ in SIDS4: Minister Zameer

Foreign Minister Moosa Zameer announced that the Maldives will play a leading role in the fourth International Conference on Small Island Developing States (SIDS4) in Antigua and Barbuda from 27 to 30 May 2024. A high-level delegation led by President Mohamed Muizzu, including Climate Minister Thoriq Ibrahim, Housing Minister Ali Haider Ahmed, and Climate Envoy Ali Shareef, will attend. The Maldives served as Co-Chair of the Preparatory Committee. Minister Thoriq stated the conference addresses climate finance for small island nations, and the Maldives will organize three side events. UNESCO highlighted ongoing challenges like COVID-19 impacts, debt, climate events, and biodiversity loss.

Foreign Minister Moosa Zameer announced that the Maldives will play a leading role in the fourth International Conference on Small Island Developing States (SIDS4) in Antigua and Barbuda from 27 to 30 May 2024. A high-level delegation led by President Mohamed Muizzu, including Climate Minister Thoriq Ibrahim, Housing Minister Ali Haider Ahmed, and Climate Envoy Ali Shareef, will attend. The Maldives served as Co-Chair of the Preparatory Committee. Minister Thoriq stated the conference addresses climate finance for small island nations, and the Maldives will organize three side events. UNESCO highlighted ongoing challenges like COVID-19 impacts, debt, climate events, and biodiversity loss.

Foreign Minister Moosa Zameer announced that the Maldives will play a leading role in the fourth International Conference on Small Island Developing States (SIDS4) in Antigua and Barbuda from 27 to 30 May 2024. A high-level delegation led by President Mohamed Muizzu, including Climate Minister Thoriq Ibrahim, Housing Minister Ali Haider Ahmed, and Climate Envoy Ali Shareef, will attend. The Maldives served as Co-Chair of the Preparatory Committee. Minister Thoriq stated the conference addresses climate finance for small island nations, and the Maldives will organize three side events. UNESCO highlighted ongoing challenges like COVID-19 impacts, debt, climate events, and biodiversity loss.

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