74th Session of the United Nations General Assembly

President to attend the 76th Session of the United Nations General Assembly

15 September 2021

President departs for New York to attend the 76th Session of the United Nations General Assembly

18 September 2021

A lookback to when President Solih attended the 74th UNGA

18 September 2021 - President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih

UNGA74: President Solih reassumed the Maldives’ role as a Global Environmental Champion

19 September 2021 - President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih

Follow the action, as world leaders seek solutions to some of the most serious threats facing humanity, from #COVID19 to the climate emergency and from humanitarian crisis to poverty, hunger and more.

19 September 2021 - President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih

Final preparations are underway at UNHQ in NYC ahead of the General Debate, the busiest week on the diplomatic calendar.

19 September 2021 - President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih

Highlights of UNGA (United Nations General Assembly) celebration. 2021 Activity for key stage 1 - Preparing flags of UN countries. #UNGA #Rajje #UNGA76 Ministry of Education - Republic of Maldives

19 September 2021 - President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih

President departs for New York to attend the UNGA76

18 September 2021 - President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih

Virtual Model United Nations conference will be broadcast live on TVM, at 4 pm on 20 September 2021.

19 September 2021 - President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih

Thanks to the power of social media, YOU can join world leaders, influencers, advocates & others during #UNGA! See how you can take part in the action and show your support for a better future for all! https://medium.com/.../join-unga-on-social-media...

19 September 2021 - President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih

President arrives in New York City for UNGA 76

19 September 2021

@governmentmv: The Maldives has pursued a policy of international engagement throughout its recorded history.

19 September 2021 - President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih

UNGA CELEBRATIONS Special Assembly Conducted by Secondary Students #UNGA #Raajje #UNGA76 Ministry of Education - Republic of Maldives

19 September 2021 - President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih

President attends special dinner hosted by the President of the UNGA

20 September 2021

On the flight from Dubai to New York. #unga #maldives #delegation

19 September 2021 - President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih

Highlights of United Nations General Assembly celebrations. Key Stages 2-4 - Writing letters to HEP identifying areas of concern as young children and information sessions in the classrooms. Assembly speech on the functions of the UN and it’s importance. #UNGA #Raajje #UNGA76

15 September 2021 - President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih

To celebrate UNGA,students of key stage 2 researched on facts about member countries, made a profile and then presented it to class. It was an awesome collaborative work where everyone learnt many new information about UN and its members. #UNGA76 #UNGA #Raajje @aisthly @MoEdumv

19 September 2021 - President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih

President of the General Assembly hosted a special dinner in honour of President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih, First Lady Fazna Ahmed and the high-level Maldivian delegation currently visiting New York to attend the 76th UNGA session.

20 September 2021 - President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih

Did you know? Only 4 women were ever elected as the President of the General Assembly. As the 76th session of the #UNGA takes place, find out more facts on gender equality & the UN more via link in bio.

20 September 2021 - President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih

Model United Nations General Assembly by Students

20 September 2021 - President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih

Video highlights from President Solih's statement at the 74th #UNGA

20 September 2021 - President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih

President @ibusolih attended the Leaders Roundtable on Climate Change co-chaired by UNSG @antonioguterres and PM @BorisJohnson emphasized the importance of limiting warming to 1.5 degrees and to ensuring climate finance, particularly for small islands #SIDS #UNGA76

20 September 2021 - President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih

@governmentmv: Highlights from @UNSG’s #ClimateMoment #UNGA #UNGA76 #Raajje

20 September 2021 - President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih

Model United Nations General Assembly By Maldivian Students

20 September 2021 - President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih

@SabraNoordeen:The #Maldives continues to call for greater ambition in emission cuts in line with the path to 1.5.

20 September 2021 - President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih

World leaders will come together this week at #UNGA to seek solutions to some of the biggest challenges facing humanity. See what's on their agenda: https://un.org/en/ga/

20 September 2021 - President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih

"The climate crisis is the most critical issue of our times, and must remain prominent on the international agenda” - President

20 September 2021

The President meets with the United Nations Secretary General on the sidelines of UNGA 76

20 September 2021

First Lady attends “My Travels to Africa” book launching hosted by Turkish First Lady

21 September 2021

President meets the President of the GA on the sidelines of UNGA 76

21 September 2021

President meets President of the Portuguese Republic on the sidelines of UNGA 76

21 September 2021

‘twas the night before the General Debate and not a diplomat was stirring…The big #UNGA show gets underway tomorrow in this room.

21 September 2021 - President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih

President Solih holds bilateral meetings on the sidelines of the 76th United Nations General Assembly

20 September 2021 - President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih

@UN_Spokesperson: Secretary-General @antonioguterres congratulates President @ibusolih of #Maldives for Presidency of 76th #UNGA.

21 September 2021 - President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih

@ibusolih: Historic moment. First time a Maldivian head of state formally called on a Maldivian @UN_PGA.

21 September 2021 - President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih

@ibusolih: It was a pleasure to meet with UN Secretary General @antonioguterres this afternoon.

21 September 2021 - President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih

Wrapping up Day 1 at #UNGA #maldives Flag of Maldives

21 September 2021 - President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih

@anuahsa: “If steps are not taken to significantly cut emissions quickly, the Paris Agreement itself can come into question…If we’re serious about the Paris Agreement, we need it to work to actually drive action.” President @ibusolih

21 September 2021 - President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih

@MvSpokesperson: Tonight #UNGA will a proud moment for #Maldives . President @ibusolih delivers his remarks to a General Assembly presided by a Maldivian @UN_PGA

21 September 2021 - President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih

@governmentmv: Thuvaa Ahmed Shageef shares her experience as a youth delegate at the 74th #UNGA from Maldives

21 September 2021 - President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih

On the way to #unga . A historic moment for the #maldives

21 September 2021 - President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih

General Debate at the 76th Session of the United Nations General Assembly

21 September 2021 - President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih

President delivers General Debate Statement at UNGA 76 in Dhivehi, states it is a testament to Maldives’ prowess in the global community

21 September 2021

President delivers General Debate Statement at UNGA 76: Maldivians will continue to fight for the full recognition of Palestine as an independent State

21 September 2021

President delivers General Debate Statement at UNGA 76: We must all collectively resolve to make sure a catastrophe like Covid-19 is not repeated

21 September 2021

President delivers General Debate Statement at UNGA 76: We are determined to not passively wait on the climate front

21 September 2021

President delivers General Debate Statement at UNGA 76: We condemn terrorism in all its forms everywhere

21 September 2021

@presidencymv: Livestream- President delivers general debate statement at UNGA 76

21 September 2021 - President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih

It was an honor to accompany President @ibusolih and First Lady Fazna to UNHQ for the opening of #UNGA76 #PresidencyOfHope

21 September 2021 - President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih

Adam from @MVPMNY and Hameed from @presidencymv make final preparations in the teleprompter room at #UNGA76 for President @ibusolih’s speech in Dhivehi

21 September 2021 - President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih

Excited to be representing Maldives at #UNGA 76. Looking forward to President @ibusolih outline his vision on how we may address the common global challenges of our times.

21 September 2021 - President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih

@Palestine_UN: #LIVE: The President of the Republic of #Maldives @MVPMNY @foreignMV uses his platform to address the unjust and illegal #occupation of #Palestine. When will our time come for freedom? Thank you Maldives.

21 September 2021 - President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih

@anuahsa: The past five years have been the hottest on record since records started in the mid-nineteenth century. The rate of sea-level rise has tripled in comparison to the period, 1901 to 1970. We have already caused a 1.1 degree Celsius increase in warming of the plane - Prez @ibusolih

21 September 2021 - President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih

Defense Minister quotes President Solih: We condemn terrorism in all its forms everywhere, and reiterate our steadfast commitment to work with the international community.

22 September 2021 - President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih

Vice President: A very proud moment for #Raajje to witness HEP address the #UNGA in Dhivehi under the presidency of @UN_PGA @abdulla_shahid #PresidencyOfHope

22 September 2021 - President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih

Finance Minister highlights key moment from President Solih's UNGA statement - "We have vaccinated 95% of all school children, and 85% of all residents in the Maldives"

22 September 2021 - President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih

Higher Education Minister: What a proud achievement we witnessed this evening at #UNGA!

22 September 2021 - President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih

Transport Minister commends President Solih's foreign policies, noting that it enabled Maldives to lead and raise our voices globally

22 September 2021 - President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih

@SabraNoordeen: ‘For the #Maldives, as was the case the world over, the Covid-19 pandemic was a challenge without precedent.’ - President @ibusolih

22 September 2021 - President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih

Arts, Culture & Heritage Minister makes note of the momentous occasion at the UNGA76: The Maldivian President delivered his UNGA statement in his native tongue 'Dhivehi', in the presence of a Maldivian presiding over the General Assembly

22 September 2021 - President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih

“We want to see a fully recognized Palestinian State with all the benefits and opportunities that membership confers. Maldivians will continue to fight for the full recognition of Palestine as an independent State.” - #UNGA #Raajje

21 September 2021 - President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih

Education Minister: Such a proud moment for the Maldives at UNGA

22 September 2021 - President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih

Tourism Minister lauds President Solih's statement at the 76th UNGA General Debate

22 September 2021 - President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih

President meets President of the Swiss Confederation on the sidelines of UNGA 76

22 September 2021

Academy of Dhivehi Language: Today 'Dhivehi' is being held in high esteem by the world

22 September 2021 - President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih

"There can be no achievement of the SDGs without ensuring the protection of our natural environment." - President

22 September 2021

First Lady participates in “Unlock the Future” at the sidelines of UNGA76

22 September 2021

“If we don’t work together to stop the earth getting hotter…it will be too late” Ziyan Saudulla, Uligamu Island, 11 years Excerpt from one of the letters the #Maldives President H.E. @ibusolih handed over to me, written by children across the country #PresidencyOfHope #UNGA76

22 September 2021 - President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih

United Nations in Trinidad and Tobago: The President of the Maldives advocates on behalf of all small island states for immediate, decisive action on climate change and reducing global temperature rise.

22 September 2021 - President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih

What has the world got to lose by fully recognising Palestine as an independent State?

22 September 2021 - President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih

This is the collective calling of generations to come. We must listen. - President @ibusolih

22 September 2021 - President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih

Our future depends on collective commitment to unify the world despite differences: President

22 September 2021

First Lady visits Carter Burden/Leonard Covello Senior Program

22 September 2021

The Maldives has taken ambitious measures to address the Climate Crisis

23 September 2021 - President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih

22 September 2021: President Solih's Speeches

22 September 2021 - President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih

It it was an honour to have @thadhs First Lady & Chief Guide of @GirlGuidesMv launch the Unlock Declaration earlier today at the #UNGA76 #UnlockTheFuture event, which pledges "to recommit amplifying representation of diverse youth-led voices". Read more: https://bit.ly/3u4s8py

22 September 2021 - President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih

President Solih used his general debate statement to call on the UN to fully recognize Palestine as an independent State.

23 September 2021 - President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih

Some shots from day 2 #UNGA #maldives

22 September 2021 - President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih

President Solih at the High-Level Event on Transformative Action for Nature and People on the extreme events we face today

23 September 2021 - President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih

"Our common vision and unity ensures that as AOSIS we are loud and a powerful force for change." - President

23 September 2021

President Solih and First Lady sign the visitors' book at the Permanent Mission of the Republic of Maldives to the United Nations; thanks mission employees for ensuring the seamless establishment and preservation of excellent relations between the Maldives and the international community.

23 September 2021 - President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih

Behind the scenes at #UNGA76: @_mutthu and @dyingregime from @presidencymv media team hard at work to make sure President @ibusolih message gets out to the world

23 September 2021 - President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih

It is only unity and political will that will steer us successfully through the daunting global crises bearing upon us. -President

23 September 2021 - President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih

The Maldives recognizes the importance of combatting Racial Discrimination and intolerance in our efforts against terrorism & violent extremisms domestically.

23 September 2021 - President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih

President of the Maldives Ibrahim Mohamed Solih on Palestine during UNGA76

23 September 2021 - President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih

My good friend and colleague @hunteyz from @presidencymv meets the first ever Maldivian @UN_PGA #UNGA76

23 September 2021 - President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih

Yesterday was a proud moment for the Maldives

23 September 2021 - President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih

"The most concrete step that can be taken in the next 12 months is a truly ambitious and successful COP26. That is the foundation for our future" - Maldives’ Special Envoy for Climate Change Ms Sabra Noordeen

23 September 2021 - President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih

President meets with Cabo Verdean President on the sidelines of UNGA 76

23 September 2021

President meets Guyanese President on the sidelines of UNGA 76

23 September 2021

World leaders and change-makers are gathering at @UN headquarters for the General Debate of 76th General Assembly. #UNGA76 An inclusive, sustainable and resilient #COVID19 recovery is top of the agenda. 🎦 WFP is there and here's why ⬇️

21 September 2021 - President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih

UNHQ in New York lights up with images of marine species in an artistic call for #ClimateAction, global solidarity & harmony with nature. Find out more about @ART2030org's Interspecies Assembly, a powerful art project at #UNGA: http://art2030.org/projects/interspecies-assembly

23 September 2021 - President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih

Several students wrote to President Solih sharing their concerns for our fragile environment and asking him to share them in the UNGA

23 September 2021 - President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih

President meets PM of Bangladesh on the Sidelines of UNGA 76

23 September 2021

President meets the Kuwaiti Prime Minister on the sidelines of UNGA 76

24 September 2021

First Lady meets with the Interim CEO of Girl Guides USA

23 September 2021

President meets with Palauan President on the sidelines of UNGA 76

23 September 2021

President and First Lady attend special dinner hosted by Sri Lankan Permanent Representative to the UN

24 September 2021

A stunning eco-friendly fresco painting of two children building the world of tomorrow sent an important message to world leaders as they gathered at #UNGA in NYC this week. https://news.un.org/en/story/2021/09/1100272

24 September 2021 - President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih

First Lady meets with UNITAR and GFPA

25 September 2021

President concludes official visit to New York to attend the 76th Session of UNGA

26 September 2021

President arrives in the Maldives after concluding visit to New York

28 September 2021