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NewsMaldives calls for permanent seat on Security Council for SIDS
The Maldives is calling for UN Security Council reforms to include permanent and non-permanent seats for Small Island Developing States. Vice President Hussain Mohamed Latheef argued that the current structure is outdated and lacks equitable representation. The nation also advocated for abolishing veto power and more African representation.
NewsCOVID-19 pandemic set the Maldives' development back by 15 years
Foreign Minister Iruthisham Adam stated that the COVID-19 pandemic erased a third of the Maldives' GDP, reversing 15 years of development. Speaking at the UN, she called for sustainable financing and equitable medical access for Small Island Developing States to build resilient healthcare systems and prepare for future global health crises.