SEVILLE, Spain — Vice President Hussain Mohamed Latheef joined international delegates at the opening of the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development (FfD4) on Monday in Seville, Spain, a gathering aimed at addressing global financial challenges and advancing sustainable development.
The conference opened with a formal ceremony, followed by the election of Spain’s Prime Minister as the Conference President. Heads of major United Nations bodies then delivered high-level statements, setting the stage for discussion on global economic priorities.
The event transitioned into its General Debate, where Heads of Delegation from nations worldwide shared their countries’ progress on financial development and articulated future objectives. VP Latheef, representing the Maldives, joined these discussions, emphasizing the nation’s commitment to sustainable growth.
Over the next few days, until July 3, the conference will host a series of side events and multistakeholder thematic roundtables. These sessions will tackle pressing topics, including reforms to the international financial architecture and enhanced development cooperation.
VP Latheef’s schedule includes several high-level engagements, reinforcing the nation’s dedication to addressing shared economic challenges.