Foreign Minister Abdulla Shahid has called on the international community to pay greater attention to the challenges faced by small states on Friday.
Minister Shahid, whilst delivering a keynoted address on ‘Economic Recovery and Challenges faced by Small States’ at the Berlin Economic Forum 2023 stressed that small states are among the worst affected by the current global economic crisis.
He also shared three recommendations of action that the international community could adopt to address the challenges of small states;
Minister Shahid concluded his keynote by underscoring the need for better collaboration to create a multilateral system that is more equitable, just and fair.
Berlin Economic Forum, organized by Academy for Cultural Diplomacy, was held on the margins of Berlin International Tourism Trade Fair which took place from March 6th to March 10th.
Minister Shahid is presently in Berlin Germany, accompanying President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih on an official visit.