Vice President Hussain Mohamed Latheef emphasized that developing nations must take a leading role in advancing climate action to pave the way for a prosperous future. He made the remarks while delivering the Maldives statement at the 19th Summit of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM).
Emphasizing that climate change is not confined to geological borders, the Vice President articulated that developing countries face the most impact due to their resource limitations. The Vice President stressed that NAM must do more to deepen cooperation and counter new and emerging threats. He reaffirmed that the Maldives has always believed in international cooperation and that unity in diversity has always been our biggest strength.
The Vice President further stated that humanity is at a crossroads. While acknowledging the unparalleled advancements by humankind with real, tangible progress making the world more prosperous, the Vice President noted that it is also rife with conflict and calamity, societies enveloped by uncertainty, friction, and fear.
The Vice President stressed the need to revitalize and reform the United Nations and its Security Council. He emphasized the role of NAM in ensuring a peaceful, stable, and prosperous future for all, stating the Non-Aligned Movement’s vital role in guaranteeing peace, shared affluence, prosperity, and security through international cooperation and integration.
The Vice President is currently in Uganda to attend the 19th Summit of Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) and the Third South Summit, organised under the framework of Group 77 and China, being held in Kampala, Uganda this week.
