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“The Climate Crisis Is The Most Critical Issue Of Our Times, And Must Remain Prominent On The International Agenda” – President

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His Excellency President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has stated that the climate crisis is the most critical issue of our times, and must remain prominent on the international agenda. He made this statement at the United Nations Secretary-General’s (UNSG) Climate Moment, a meeting convened by UNSG, His Excellency Antonio Guterres, and the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, The Right Honourable Boris Johnson. President Solih was among a select group of state leaders invited to this exclusive event hosted at the United Nations Headquarters (UNHQ).

President Solih answered questions pertaining to the ambition gaps in mitigation, adaptation and resilience, as well as finance. Recalling when small islands first began advocating for the 1.5°C temperature limit, he said there had been a realistic chance to achieve that goal then. Now, that goal is more unlikely with 1.1 °C of warming reached already and further warming already locked in to the atmosphere and global long-term infrastructure.

Addressing the leaders present, President Solih called on developed nations worldwide to take the steps to meet the 1.5°C goal enshrined in the Paris Agreement. “My fear is, that if steps are not taken to significantly cut emissions quickly, the Paris Agreement itself can come into question,” he said. “Our regime is built on voluntary upward action, but we’re nowhere near where we need to be. If we’re serious about the Paris Agreement, we need it to work to actually drive action.”

President Solih also announced that the Maldives remains on track to reduce emissions by a quarter by 2030, however, the nation continues to aim to reach net zero by 2030, stating that it is an achievable goal with international support. Noting the UNSG’s call for at least half of climate finance to flow to adaptation, the President emphasised that capital for adaptation projects is difficult to secure and such projects are expensive and do not offer any direct financial return. President Solih delineated approaches to improve the ability of international financial institutions, multilateral development banks and the multilateral system to provide funding. He encouraged developed countries to pledge to the Green Climate Fund at a level that provide vulnerable countries with assurances that funds are there for adaptation plans while suggesting that action by the G20 on fossil fuel subsidies could be a strong signal heading into COP26.

Ending his statement, President Solih called on world leaders to ensure that multilateral banks and international financial institutions are positioned to provide low cost capital that is sufficient, predictable and accessible for smaller nations to implement their climate plans.

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Nasheed to form new party

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The main ruling Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP)’s leader Mohamed Nasheed has decided to form a new political party.

Nasheed initiated a separate political movement within MDP, ‘Fikuregge Dhirun’, following his loss in MDP’s presidential primary held back in January. After major conflicts with the government and its policies – all lawmakers from the faction tendered their resignation from MDP on Wednesday.

The move came after Central Henveiru MP Ali Azim was expelled from the party on Tuesday and banned from rejoining for at least one year over involvement in opposition political activities surrounding the Chagos archipelago dispute.

The 12 members who resigned from MDP on Wednesday are;

Parliament’s Deputy Speaker, North Galolhu MP Eva Abdulla
Ungoofaaru MP Mohamed Waheed (Wadde)
North Maafannu MP Imthiyaz Fahumy (Inthi)
West Henveiru MP Hassan Latheef
Hulhudhoo MP Ilyas Labeeb
North Kulhudhuffushi MP Yasir Abdul Latheef
Vilufushi MP Hassan Afeef
Central Maafannu MP Ibrahim Rasheed (Bonde)
Madaveli MP Hussain Firushan
Thoddoo MP Hassan Shiyan (Gita)
North Mahchangoalhi MP Mohamed Rasheed (Boadhigu)
Gadhdhoo MP Ahmed Zahir
All 12 members are close acquittances of Nasheed. MP Hassan Latheef, during a meeting at Bodufenvalhuge on Wednesday, announced Nasheed’s decision to form a new political party. The meeting was attended by supporters of Nasheed.

Should Nasheed form a new political party, that party would be the largest opposition party in terms of members in the parliament, thereby, the minority party. The minority party at present, opposition PPM-PNC coalition has only eight members in the parliament.

Despite the resignation of the 12 MPs, President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih continues to hold full control of the Parliament with 56 MPs.

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MPs loyal to Nasheed leave MDP

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Multiple members of the main ruling Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) loyal to the party’s leader Mohamed Nasheed have left the party.

The members who resigned from MDP include 12 MPs. They include Deputy Speaker Eva Abdulla, MP Mohamed Waheed, MP Imthiyaz Fahmy (Inthi), MP Hassan Latheef, MP Ilyas Labeeb, MP Yasir Abdul Latheef, MP Hassan Afeef, MP Ibrahim Rasheed (Bonde), MP Hussain Firushan, MP Hassan Shiyan, MP Mohamed Rasheed (Boadhigu), and MP Ahmed Zahir.

They submitted their resignation letters Wednesday.

The move comes after MDP’s parliamentary group had requested action against Inthi, Hassan Latheef, Ilyas, Yasir, and Central Henveiru MP Ali Azim earlier this week, for forming an alliance with the opposition Progressive Party of Maldives (PPM), Jumhoory Party (JP) and Maldives National Party (MNP), after accusing the government of failure to protect the interests of the Maldivian people in the case lodged with the International Tribunal of the Law of the Seas (ITLOS) over the disputed maritime territory between Maldives and Mauritius.

The party’s disciplinary committee decided to expel Azim from the party on Tuesday.

They are all members of Nasheed’s ‘Fikuregge Dhirun’ faction.

However, Nasheed has yet to resign from the party.

Despite the resignation of the 12 MPs, President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih continues to hold full control of the Parliament with 56 MPs.

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The Cambodian Prime Minister arrives in the Maldives on an official visit

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The Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Cambodia, Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Techo Hun Sen, arrived Sunday morning on an official visit to the Maldives at the invitation of H.E. President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih. It is Samdech Techo Prime Minister Hun Sen’s first visit to the Maldives.

The Cambodian Prime Minister and accompanying delegation were received at Velana International Airport (VIA) by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Abdulla Shahid (ODRI). The government will hold a ceremony on Monday to officially welcome the Cambodian Prime Minister to the Maldives.

During the visit, President Solih would meet with Samdech Techo Prime Minister Hun Sen and hold official talks on strengthening bilateral cooperation, followed by the exchange of memoranda of understanding (MoUs) between the two countries. President Solih and the Cambodian Prime Minister would also deliver a joint statement on the outcomes of their discussions.

The Maldives and Cambodia established diplomatic relations on September 21, 1995.

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