President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu has welcomed the decision to grant Palestine membership in the World Health Organisation (WHO) with its status in the United Nations (UN) and expand Palestinian rights.
The WHO has granted Palestine membership. The historic decision at the World Health Assembly ended with a vote that included the Maldives. It will give Palestine many rights that it has never had before.
In a post on social media, President Dr. Muizzu said that the Maldives is among the 101 countries that voted to grant Palestine membership in the 77th World Health Assembly. He said that it is a sign of growing international support for recognition of Palestine as an independent state. He also welcomed the decision.
Additionally, President Dr. Muizzu said that the people of the Maldives fully support Palestine's rights and full membership in international organisations. He said that it is why the Maldives supported the decision to grant Palestine membership in the WHO. He also said that the decision is an important step towards establishing peace.
Meanwhile, Vice President Hussain Mohamed Latheef also welcomed the decision. He said the Maldives' support shows that the country is committed to the rights of Palestinians.
The Maldives has cosponsored the proposal to grant Palestine membership in the World Health Assembly. Minister of Foreign Affairs Moosa Zameer said the decision was a sign of the world's support for Palestinian rights. In a social media post he said that the decision will give Palestine the right to make statements, submit proposals and co-sponsor issues at the WHO.
Additionally, Minister Zameer said that the Maldives fully supports the recognition of Palestine as an independent and sovereign state and the recognition of East Jerusalem as the capital of Palestine. He also said that the Maldives will support the country in its efforts to become a member of international organisations.