President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has said that the Maldives will always stand firm in advocating for the independence of Palestine.

The President made the remarks in a post on X today, marking the 38th anniversary of Palestine's declaration of independence.

In the post, the President extended sincere greetings to Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Mustafa, and the beloved people of Palestine on the 38th anniversary of the declaration of independence.

On this joyous occasion, the President also said that the Maldives renews its support, solidarity and steadfastness in making a reality the noble aspiration of establishing a free and sovereign State of Palestine, based on the pre-1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital.

The President has previously said that he always wishes for the independence of Palestine and for a dignified and just life for its people. He has stated on various platforms that the Maldives will always stand with the people of Palestine and is a nation that calls for Palestinian independence.

The President reiterated his position that the only lasting solution to the Palestinian issue is the establishment of a free and sovereign State of Palestine based on the 1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital. He also said the people of Palestine must be granted the right to live with dignity and safety on their own land.

The Maldives has also been raising its voice for the rights of Palestine on the international stage. The Maldives' strong condemnation of the ongoing attacks by Israel aimed at the genocide of the Palestinian people, and its decision to legally bar Israeli citizens from entering the Maldives, also reflect the firm policy the Maldives maintains on the issue.