Maldives president breaks record with 15-hour press conference

This handout photograph taken and released by the Maldives President Office on May 3, 2025 shows Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu speaking during a marathon press conference in Male [Photo by Maldives President Office / AFP]

Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu has reportedly set a new benchmark for presidential press conferences by speaking with journalists for nearly 15 hours on Saturday, May 3, 2025.

According to AFP, the session began at 10:00 AM local time and concluded at 12:54 AM the following day, totaling 14 hours and 54 minutes.