NAM gives hope for small countries like Maldives, FM says
The minister said that changes need to be made to become esteemed in the international world.
By
Aishath Fareeha Abdulla
Foreign Minister Moosa Zameer has said that the Non-Allied Movement (NAM) is a beacon for unity and proof that despite differences of opinion, we can work together in a turbulent world.
The Minister said this while addressing the 19th NAM Summit in Uganda.
Minister Zameer said the movement has brought hope despite ideological divisions, hostility and unrest.
NAM has become an opportunity for countries to work together, regardless of their size, he said.
There are many challenges in the dividing world and we need to find ways to deal with the challenges posed by geopolitical and sudden disasters, he said.
There is no end to this and there are challenges for divided societies. He said:
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That we need to be aware of the challenges in the digital world and cyber attacks
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The ability to respond to health emergencies should be increased, he said
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With climate change, we need to be aware of the threats to the natural environment
The minister said that changes need to be made to become esteemed in the international world.
"On behalf of all of you here today, I would like to ask you to think. To think about how and why. To move forward with the challenges. To understand the purpose of this association. To move forward with those reasons”.
The minister called for NAM to become a more powerful organisation.
The minister called for a change in the current way the association works and for consultation and conference.
In his speech, Minister Zameer reiterated Maldives’ belief in the need for an independent Palestinian state. The minister also condemned Israeli attacks on Palestinians.
