Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu makes history with the longest press conference ever!

Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu made history by holding the longest recorded political press conference, lasting over 14 continuous hours—from 10 a.m. until past midnight—with only limited breaks. During the event, he addressed key issues such as foreign relations (particularly with India and China), plans to combat climate change threatening the Maldives’ existence, housing projects, and responses to opposition criticism.

The conference took place amid domestic political tensions, as Muizzu faces accusations of “tilting toward China” at the expense of ties with India.

The public engaged with the event through the hashtag 14HoursMuizzu, while critics dismissed it as a “showpiece.” Although not yet officially recognized by Guinness World Records, the marathon press conference is a remarkable feat in public diplomacy, especially for a small nation reliant on media to bolster its international influence.