President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu has met with the United Nations Secretary General António Guterres on the sidelines of the 29th Conference of the Parties (COP29) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC).

During their meeting, Muizzu emphasized the critical need for international financial support in tackling climate change and managing debt burdens faced by Small Island Developing States (SIDS). He also expressed gratitude for the UN’s ongoing advocacy for SIDS.

Secretary General Guterres reiterated his commitment to addressing the vulnerabilities of SIDS and noted efforts to engage international financial institutions in this work.

The meeting concluded with both leaders affirming their commitment to continued collaboration on climate resilience and other development priorities.