Maldives Pledges US$50,000 to Palestine through UNRWA, says the Ministry

The Maldives has pledged US$50,000 as its annual contribution to Palestine through the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) during the 2026 UNRWA Pledging Conference, held yesterday at the United Nations Headquarters, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated.

According to the ministry, the Maldives announced the pledge in a statement delivered by its permanent representative to the United Nations, Dr. Ali Naseer Mohamed.

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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that Dr. Mohamed described the contribution as more than a budgetary decision, saying it represents an investment in preserving the dignity of the Palestinian people and protecting the international rules-based order.

Dr. Mohamed also highlighted the operational challenges facing UNRWA and rejected what he described as false accusations against the agency. He called on the international community to provide sustained funding to enable UNRWA to continue fulfilling its mandate.

The ministry stated that Dr Mohamed reaffirmed the Maldives’ solidarity with the Palestinian people during his address.

The government of the Maldives also pledged US$50,000 to UNRWA in 2024.