President Muizzu Reaffirms Maldives’ Firm Support for Independent Palestinian State at COP31

President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has reaffirmed the Maldives’ unwavering support for the establishment of an independent and sovereign Palestinian state, underscoring the country’s long-standing commitment to the rights, dignity and aspirations of the Palestinian people.

The President made the remarks during a meeting with Palestinian Prime Minister Dr Mohammad Mustafa on the sidelines of the 31st Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP31) in Antalya, Türkiye, where President Muizzu is representing the Maldives at the high-level global climate gathering.

During the meeting, President Muizzu reiterated the Maldives’ firm support for the Palestinian people’s right to self-determination and for the establishment of an independent Palestinian state based on the pre-1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital. He conveyed the solidarity of the Government and people of the Maldives with the Palestinian people and reaffirmed support for their legitimate pursuit of freedom, dignity, justice and lasting peace.

President Muizzu stressed that the Maldives would continue to stand steadfastly in defence of the inalienable rights of the Palestinian people and assured that they would not stand alone in their pursuit of justice and independence. His remarks reflect the Maldives’ consistent foreign policy position of advocating for a just and comprehensive resolution to the Palestinian issue in accordance with international law and internationally recognised principles.

The meeting also highlighted the Maldives’ continued engagement on major international humanitarian and diplomatic issues alongside its active participation in global climate discussions. Under President Muizzu’s leadership, the Maldives has continued to use international platforms to advance issues of importance to both the Maldivian people and the wider global community, while maintaining a principled position in support of peace, sovereignty and the legitimate rights of peoples around the world.