Vice President Uz Hussain Mohamed Latheef participated in the World Governments Summit 2025, currently being held in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE). As part of his visit, he attended the Government Experience Exchange Forum and the summit’s plenary session, engaging in discussions on global governance and future policy challenges.
The Government Experience Exchange Forum, held on the sidelines of the summit, brought together high-ranking officials and professionals from various sectors to discuss career insights, challenges, and innovative strategies. Among the attendees were His Majesty King Mswati III of Eswatini, Abdulla Nasser Lootah, the UAE’s Deputy Minister of Cabinet Affairs for Competitiveness and Knowledge Exchange, and Željika Cvijanović, the Chairwoman of the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina. The discussions focused on leadership growth, problem-solving, and adapting to evolving industry trends.
Maldives has been a participant in the UAE’s Government Experience Exchange Programme (GEEP) for the past three years under a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between the two governments. This initiative aims to enhance the skills and knowledge of Maldivian government employees, with a total of 128 officials, including senior civil servants, taking part in four training programmes.
The Vice President also attended the plenary session of the summit, which is themed ‘Shaping Future Governments.’ The annual event brings together global leaders, international organisations, and the private sector to foster collaboration and explore innovative solutions to governance challenges. The summit focuses on six key areas: governance and accountability, economic financing, climate resilience, human development, global health transformation, and emerging technologies.
During his visit, the Vice President is scheduled to deliver a statement at the Climate Change Forum, underscoring Maldives’ concerns and priorities regarding climate resilience and environmental sustainability. He is accompanied by a high-level government delegation.
