Permanent Mission of Republic of Maldives to the United Nations, New York
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The Permanent Mission of the Republic of Maldives to the United Nations (PMNY) is entrusted with the task of representing the Maldives at the United Nations – to monitor and participate in the various meetings of the United Nations and its affiliated bodies that are held in New York, including the annual UNGA and to report back to the Ministry.
Its primary purpose is to protect and promote the national interest of the country as defined by the foreign policy objectives of the administration in power, advise and recommend policy options to the Foreign Ministry.
In addition to its role in representing the Maldives at the UNGA, the Mission is also expected to participate, assist and advise the Ministry on all activities that are taking place in the United Nations that is of relevance and interest to the Maldives. These would include the meetings of the Security Council, ECOSOC, OIC, NAM, AOSIS and a host of other UN related meetings, including various UN Special Sessions that are held annually and preparations for which often goes throughout the year.
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