New UNDP Resident Representative: Mr. Enrico Gaveglia, takes office presents credentials to the Government.

The newly appointed Resident Representative of the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) for Maldives, Mr. Enrico Gaveglia presented his credentials to the Minister of Foreign Affairs ad interim, His Excellency Mr. Ahmed Khaleel, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs today. 
 
Mr. Gaveglia expressed his deep appreciation to the Government for the warm reception extended to him and reaffirmed UNDP’s continued commitment and support to the people of Maldives in achieving a development that balances social, economic and environmental sustainability. “UNDP has been a long-standing partner of the Maldives, and we remain committed to its people in all corners of the nation in these trying times when compound crises make the challenges ahead look arduous,” Mr. Gaveglia stated. 
 
In his new role, Mr. Gaveglia has the overall responsibility of the UN Development agency activities in the country; closely collaborating with national stakeholders, international partners and with the wider United Nations family to support Maldives’ national development priorities and the quest to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals.    
“UNDP maintains open its offer to support Maldives to create the conditions for inclusive, sustainable and thriving livelihoods, to strengthen sustainable resource management and climate action, and to anticipate the challenges of governance with robust and resilient institutions at all levels of public administration,” Mr. Gaveglia emphasized.  
Minister Khaleel welcomed Mr. Gaveglia to the Maldives and expressed desire to deepen the government’s relationship with UNDP as the strongest development arm of the United Nations in the country. “The Government of Maldives is always ready to work with the UNDP team, and the team at Ministry of Foreign Affairs will provide all the support necessary for the UN Country Team to execute its duties and functions,” Minister Khaleel said. 
At the ceremony, Mr. Gaveglia also discussed with the Minister about UNDP’s new Country Program for the period 2022-2026, which mandates UNDP to work on a set of agreed development results in the country. He concluded by reiterating commitment to continue supporting the Government in delivering for people and planet, through the new Country Program.