Maldives Urges Greater Role for Small Island States in Global Decision-Making

Foreign Minister Abdulla Khaleel urged reforms for Small Island Developing States (SIDS) including a rotating UN Security Council seat, at the 8th Indian Ocean Conference in Muscat, Oman, on 16 February 2025. He echoed President Mohamed Muizzu's call for a reformed multilateral system and an end to veto power. Khaleel highlighted challenges and opportunities from the Maldives' strategic location, stressing resilience against cyberattacks, maritime crime, and climate change. He also pushed for stronger South-South cooperation. The panel included foreign ministers from Nepal, Seychelles, Brunei, and UAE, moderated by former Indian minister Suresh Prabhu.

Foreign Minister Abdulla Khaleel urged reforms for Small Island Developing States (SIDS) including a rotating UN Security Council seat, at the 8th Indian Ocean Conference in Muscat, Oman, on 16 February 2025. He echoed President Mohamed Muizzu's call for a reformed multilateral system and an end to veto power. Khaleel highlighted challenges and opportunities from the Maldives' strategic location, stressing resilience against cyberattacks, maritime crime, and climate change. He also pushed for stronger South-South cooperation. The panel included foreign ministers from Nepal, Seychelles, Brunei, and UAE, moderated by former Indian minister Suresh Prabhu.

Foreign Minister Abdulla Khaleel urged reforms for Small Island Developing States (SIDS) including a rotating UN Security Council seat, at the 8th Indian Ocean Conference in Muscat, Oman, on 16 February 2025. He echoed President Mohamed Muizzu's call for a reformed multilateral system and an end to veto power. Khaleel highlighted challenges and opportunities from the Maldives' strategic location, stressing resilience against cyberattacks, maritime crime, and climate change. He also pushed for stronger South-South cooperation. The panel included foreign ministers from Nepal, Seychelles, Brunei, and UAE, moderated by former Indian minister Suresh Prabhu.

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