Maldivian Ministers Depart For UN General Assembly High-Level Week

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dr Abdulla Khaleel, and the Minister of Tourism and Environment, Thoriq Ibrahim, have departed for New York to attend the High-Level Week of the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly.

The ministers, who left on Saturday, are scheduled to take part in a series of high-level meetings and events during the visit. The High-Level Week will run from 22 to 30 September, with the General Debate taking place between 23 and 29 September.

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Minister @ThoriqIbrahim departs to attend the High Level Week of the 80th UN General Assembly.

During UNGA80, Minister Thoriq will take part in key bilateral and multilateral meetings to advance partnerships for a greener, more resilient future.#MDVatUNGA80 pic.twitter.com/rYCejC2bm7— Ministry of Tourism and Environment (@MoTmv) September 21, 2025

This year’s session carries particular significance for the Maldives as it marks the 60th anniversary of the country’s membership in the United Nations. Dr Khaleel is expected to deliver an address at the General Assembly debate. The Maldivian delegation will also host two side events during the session. One, organised in collaboration with Estonia, will focus on digital transformation for sustainable development, while the other, led by the Ministry of Tourism and Environment, will highlight climate action and resilience under the Paris Agreement framework.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that these engagements are intended to strengthen the Maldives’ diplomatic relations with other member states and the wider multilateral community.

The Maldives has also secured one of the five Vice-Presidency positions allocated to the Asia-Pacific region for the 80th General Assembly, further enhancing its role within the United Nations.