Maldives President makes world record with longest press conference

The session, which began at 10 a.m. on Saturday and concluded at 1 a.m. on Sunday, reinforced his administration's emphasis on transparency and media engagement. PSM reported.

Setting the tone early, President Muizzu assured journalists that he would answer every question posed to him. He continued uninterrupted, addressing enquiries from both reporters and the general public, whose questions were relayed through media representatives. The president paused only briefly for prayer times, reinforcing his commitment to ensuring open dialogue.

His press conference came as the Maldives gained ground on the World Press Freedom Index, compiled by Reporters Without Borders. The country advanced to 104th place, up from 106th the previous year—an improvement government officials attributed to the government's broader push for media freedom and access to information