Let us be architects of that brighter future: President Dr Muizzu at UN summit of the future
For the Maldives, and for every island, and for every soul dreaming of a better tomorrow—let us be the architects of that brighter future
President Dr. Muizzu stated
He stated this while speaking at UN summit of the Future on Sunday.
President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu has put forward three key proposals for multilateral cooperation among United Nations (UN) member states during his address at the Summit of the Future, part of the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York.
Speaking on Sunday, President Muizzu emphasized the need for the UN to deliver tangible results, rather than allowing resolutions to remain unimplemented.
The President’s proposals focused on youth empowerment, climate action, and financing sustainable development. He began by calling for investment in digital infrastructure to empower young people globally.
We are investing in cutting-edge digital infrastructure to ensure every young person has access to the latest technologies,
President Dr Muizzu said
outlining a vision where digital innovation drives economic opportunity and social equity in the Maldives.
The second proposal addressed the urgent need to combat climate change, a threat that the President warned would affect future generations.
climate anxiety is not a hypothetical concern. It affects nearly 62 percent of youth globally,
He noted
underscoring the growing fears among young people about the future of the planet.
President Dr Muizzu also highlighted the financial toll of extreme weather events on Small Island Developing States (SIDS), revealing that these incidents have caused over USD 153 billion in losses over the past 50 years.
He urged the summit to honor commitments made regarding climate adaptation, mitigation, and the protection of ocean and marine resources.
The Maldives, he said, remains committed to achieving a net-zero, climate-resilient future, and he called on other nations to do their part.
The final proposal focused on the critical role of financing in meeting global development goals.
President Dr Muizzu highlighted the significant financing gap, estimating the shortfall for Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) financing and investment at between USD 2.5 to USD 4 trillion annually.
The Maldives knows this pain first-hand
He expressed
calling for a more equitable financial system.
He urged for development and climate financing that is adequate, predictable, and sustainable, adding that the system should "listen to, and work for everyone."
Stressing the need for courage in addressing the world’s most pressing challenges, he also touched on the ongoing crisis in Gaza, calling for
courage to halt the genocidal war in Gaza. Courage to grant the State of Palestine full membership of the United Nations. Courage to hold perpetrators of human rights accountable.
President Dr Muizzu said
He added that the UN must be closer to the people and more responsive to their needs.
President Dr Muizzu urged UN member states to fully implement the outcome documents of the summit, envisioning a future defined by equity, innovation, and real impact.
President Dr Muizzu concluded with a powerful reminder that future generations will judge global leaders not by the plans they propose, but by the actions they take.
Future generations will judge our legacy not by the processes we initiate, but by the concrete actions we take
President Dr. Muizzu concluded
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