President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu of the Republic of Maldives has formally issued a statement in support of the recently adopted New York Declaration on the Peaceful Settlement of the Question of Palestine and the Implementation of the Two-State Solution.
The declaration, adopted at a high-level international conference convened at the United Nations from July 28–30, 2025, signifies a renewed international effort to address the longstanding Israeli-Palestinian conflict through diplomacy, international law, and multilateral engagement.
The conference, co-chaired by France and Saudi Arabia, concluded with broad consensus among participating states on the urgent need to implement the two-state solution and secure full recognition and UN membership for the State of Palestine.
In his official statement, President Muizzu welcomed the declaration as a landmark step in reaffirming “the permanent sovereignty of the Palestinian people,” emphasising that it reflects the overwhelming support of the international community for Palestine’s right to statehood and self-determination. He described the declaration as “a strong commitment by the international community to support a sustainable recovery for Palestine from Israel’s continued onslaught and to ensure Palestine’s economic feasibility and security.”
President Muizzu further reiterated the Maldives’ longstanding position in favour of the creation of an independent and sovereign Palestinian state based on pre-1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital, in line with United Nations resolutions and international law. He affirmed that the Maldivian government and people “will continue to show firm and unwavering support” for the Palestinian cause.
The New York Declaration represents a multilateral diplomatic push to reinvigorate the Middle East peace process following a period of intensified hostilities, stalled negotiations, and deepening humanitarian crises in Palestinian territories. Analysts suggest that the declaration could mark a turning point in galvanizing global support for renewed dialogue and reconstruction initiatives, provided it is backed by concrete political and financial commitments.
President Muizzu’s endorsement adds to the growing list of Global South nations aligning with a rights-based framework for conflict resolution, one that centres on legality, sovereignty, and international consensus. His statement is also consistent with the Maldives’ broader foreign policy posture, which has historically advocated for multilateralism and Islamic solidarity on issues concerning the Palestinian people.
Story: Kakale Adams
