President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has met with United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Administrator Alexander De Croo on the sidelines of the 31st Conference of the Parties (COP31) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, in Antalya, Türkiye.

Discussions focused on strengthening cooperation between the Maldives and UNDP, particularly in the areas of sustainable development, climate resilience and opportunities for future collaboration.

During the meeting, President Muizzu expressed appreciation for UNDP's longstanding support to the Maldives and reaffirmed the Government's commitment to further strengthening the partnership.

The President emphasised the importance of continued cooperation in advancing the country's development priorities and ensuring sustainable development outcomes that deliver lasting benefits to the Maldivian people.

Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to maintaining close cooperation in support of the Maldives' sustainable development goals.