President returns after UN visit
President left for New York on September 20 to attend the 79th session of the UN General Assembly.
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President Mohamed Muizzu returned to the Maldives Sunday morning, concluding his visit to the United States for the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).
During his visit, President Muizzu delivered a statement at the General Debate of UNGA 79, the high-level meeting of world leaders.
He also addressed the UN Security Council, becoming the first Maldivian head of state to do so since the nation joined the UN 59 years ago.
Throughout his trip, the president gave several speeches on crucial topics and played a leading role in co-chairing numerous significant side events during UNGA 79.
He also held bilateral discussions with heads of various delegations and took time to meet with the Maldivian community in New York.
Before concluding his trip, the president delivered a speech at Princeton University's School of Public and International Affairs and visited Google's main office in New York.
The president left for New York on September 20 to attend the 79th session of the UN General Assembly.
This visit marked the president's first participation in the UN General Assembly. Notably, it coincided with the 59th anniversary of the Maldives' UN membership.
