President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has extended greetings to the President of the State of Palestine, Mahmoud Abbas, and Prime Minister Mohammad Mustafa on the anniversary of the Declaration of Independence of Palestine.
In his letter to President Abbas, President Muizzu said the anniversary honours the longstanding aspiration of the Palestinian people for freedom, dignity and the establishment of an independent and sovereign State of Palestine.
He said the Maldives admires the steadfastness and resilience of the Palestinian people, and reiterated the country’s unwavering commitment to upholding their inalienable right to self-determination.
The President said the Maldives will remain steadfast in advocating for the recognition of an independent and sovereign State of Palestine, based on the pre-1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital.
He expressed confidence that the longstanding bonds of friendship and solidarity between the two nations will continue to flourish, as they stand united in their shared commitment to this just and rightful cause.
In his letter to Prime Minister Mustafa, the President said the Declaration remains a lasting expression of the hope, unity and unwavering determination of the Palestinian people to build a peaceful and prosperous future.
He commended the continued efforts of the Palestinian people towards realising their national aspirations, and expressed his sincere hope that they may soon enjoy peace and the fulfilment of their aspirations.
On his official X account, President Muizzu reaffirmed the Maldives’ unwavering commitment, unshakable resolve and unconditional support for realising the common dream of an independent and sovereign State of Palestine, with East Jerusalem as its capital. He ended the post with the words “From the River to the Sea, Palestine will be Free”.
The message comes days after President Muizzu met Prime Minister Mustafa on the sidelines of COP31 in Antalya, Türkiye, where he reaffirmed the Maldives’ unconditional solidarity with the Palestinian people.
