Foreign Relations Committee

Foreign Relations Committee's 3rd Meeting of 2025.

13 Feb 2025 Number M20/M/KG/2025/03

Summary

In today's meeting, the committee reviewed all the issues sent to the committee on the 3rd sitting of the 2025 1st session of the Parliament held on February 11, 2025 (except the issue sent by the President for the approval of the Parliament on the participation of “Berne Convention for the Protection of Literary and Artistic Works”) sent to the committee on the 4th sitting of the 2025 1st session of the Parliament held on February 12, 2025. Below are the details about how the issues were finalized by the committee.

  1. North Kulhudhuffushi Constituency Member Mohamed Dawoodh proposed to appoint the ambassador to the United Kingdom Ms. Iruthisham Adam, H.Orchid, as the permanent representative to the International Maritime Organization. It was seconded by North Mahchangolhi Constituency Member Ibrahim Muhammad. The proposal was passed unanimously.
  2. Guraidhoo Constituency Member Hanan Mohamed Rasheed proposed to appoint the ambassador to the United Arab Emirates Mr. Mohamed Hussain Shareef, M.Kothanmaage, as the permanent representative to the International Renewable Energy Agency. It was seconded by South Maafannu Constituency Member Abdulla Rifau. The proposal was passed unanimously.
  3. North Mahchangolhi Constituency Member Ibrahim Muhammad proposed to appoint the permanent representative to the United Nations in Geneva Dr. Salma Rasheed, M.Villaadhashuge, as the permanent representative to the World Trade Organization. It was seconded by Hinnavaru Constituency Member Mohamed Abdul Rahman. The proposal was passed unanimously.
  4. Vilingili Constituency Member Azim Abdul Azeez proposed to appoint the ambassador to the United States of America, Mr.AbdulGafoor Mohamed, Ma.Athamavilla, as the non-resident ambassador to the Canada. It was seconded by South Fuvahmulah Constituency Member Ibrahim Hussain. The proposal was passed unanimously.
  5. South Fuvahmulah Constituency Member Ibrahim Hussain proposed to appoint the ambassador to the Saudi Arabia, Mr.Ahmed Sareer, M.Westside, as the non-resident ambassador to The Arab Republic of Egypt. It was seconded by Vilingili Constituency Member Azim Abdul Azeez. The proposal was passed unanimously.
  6. South Maafannu Constituency Member Abdulla Rifau proposed to appoint the ambassador to the People’s Republic of Bangladesh, Ms. Shiuneen Rasheedh, S.Hulhudhoo/ Asareege, as the non-resident ambassador to the Kingdom of Bhutan. It was seconded by Hinnavaru Constituency Member Mohamed Abdul Rahman. The proposal was passed unanimously.
  7. Hinnavaru Constituency Member Mohamed Abdul Rahman proposed to appoint the ambassador to the Saudi Arabia, Mr. Ahmed Sareer, M.Westside, as the permanent representative to the Organization of Islamic Corporation. It was seconded by Guraidhoo Constituency Member Hanan Mohamed Rasheed. The proposal was passed unanimously.
  8. Vaikaradhoo Constituency Member Hussain Ziyad proposed to appoint the ambassador to the Saudi Arabia, Mr. Ahmed Sareer, M.Westside, as the non-resident ambassador to the State of Kuwait. It was seconded by Maradhoo Constituency Member Ahmed Didi. The proposal was passed unanimously.
  9. Maradhoo Constituency Member Ahmed Didi proposed to appoint the permanent representative to the United Nations in Geneva, Dr. Salma Rasheed, M.Villaadhashuge, as the non-resident ambassador to the Swiss Confederation. It was seconded North Mahchangolhi Constituency Member Ibrahim Muhammad. The proposal was passed unanimously.

Attendance

Ibrahim Muhammad

North Mahchangolhi

Present

Hussain Ziyad

Vaikaradhoo

Present

Mohamed Dawoodh

North Kulhudhuffushi

Present

Mohamed Afoo Hamid

Kendhikulhudhoo

Official

Mohamed Abdul Rahman

Hinnavaru

Present

Hassan Zareer

Mathiveri

Present

Ahmed Didi

Maradhoo

Present

Ibrahim Hussain

South Fuvahmulah

Present

Hanan Mohamed Rasheed

Guraidhoo

Present

Azim Abdul Azeez

Vilingili

Present

Abdulla Rifau

South Maafannu

Present

Votes

Vote Details

Hassan Zareer

Mathiveri

Chairperson

Ibrahim Muhammad

North Mahchangolhi

Seconded By
Yes

Hussain Ziyad

Vaikaradhoo

Yes

Mohamed Dawoodh

North Kulhudhuffushi

Proposed By
Yes

Mohamed Afoo Hamid

Kendhikulhudhoo

Absent

Mohamed Abdul Rahman

Hinnavaru

Yes

Ahmed Didi

Maradhoo

Yes

Ibrahim Hussain

South Fuvahmulah

Yes

Hanan Mohamed Rasheed

Guraidhoo

Yes

Azim Abdul Azeez

Vilingili

Yes

Abdulla Rifau

South Maafannu

Yes
Total
11
Yes
9
Voted
9
Present
10
No
0
Not Voted
0
Eligible
9
Abstain
0
Vote Required
6
Total
11
Present
10
Eligible
9
Yes
9
No
0
Abstain
0
Voted
9
Not Voted
0
Vote Required
6

Vote Details

Hassan Zareer

Mathiveri

Chairperson

Ibrahim Muhammad

North Mahchangolhi

Yes

Hussain Ziyad

Vaikaradhoo

Yes

Mohamed Dawoodh

North Kulhudhuffushi

Yes

Mohamed Afoo Hamid

Kendhikulhudhoo

Absent

Mohamed Abdul Rahman

Hinnavaru

Yes

Ahmed Didi

Maradhoo

Yes

Ibrahim Hussain

South Fuvahmulah

Yes

Hanan Mohamed Rasheed

Guraidhoo

Proposed By
Yes

Azim Abdul Azeez

Vilingili

Yes

Abdulla Rifau

South Maafannu

Seconded By
Yes
Total
11
Yes
9
Voted
9
Present
10
No
0
Not Voted
0
Eligible
9
Abstain
0
Vote Required
6
Total
11
Present
10
Eligible
9
Yes
9
No
0
Abstain
0
Voted
9
Not Voted
0
Vote Required
6

Vote Details

Hassan Zareer

Mathiveri

Chairperson

Ibrahim Muhammad

North Mahchangolhi

Proposed By
Yes

Hussain Ziyad

Vaikaradhoo

Yes

Mohamed Dawoodh

North Kulhudhuffushi

Yes

Mohamed Afoo Hamid

Kendhikulhudhoo

Absent

Mohamed Abdul Rahman

Hinnavaru

Seconded By
Yes

Ahmed Didi

Maradhoo

Yes

Ibrahim Hussain

South Fuvahmulah

Yes

Hanan Mohamed Rasheed

Guraidhoo

Yes

Azim Abdul Azeez

Vilingili

Yes

Abdulla Rifau

South Maafannu

Yes
Total
11
Yes
9
Voted
9
Present
10
No
0
Not Voted
0
Eligible
9
Abstain
0
Vote Required
6
Total
11
Present
10
Eligible
9
Yes
9
No
0
Abstain
0
Voted
9
Not Voted
0
Vote Required
6

Vote Details

Hassan Zareer

Mathiveri

Chairperson

Ibrahim Muhammad

North Mahchangolhi

Yes

Hussain Ziyad

Vaikaradhoo

Yes

Mohamed Dawoodh

North Kulhudhuffushi

Yes

Mohamed Afoo Hamid

Kendhikulhudhoo

Absent

Mohamed Abdul Rahman

Hinnavaru

Yes

Ahmed Didi

Maradhoo

Yes

Ibrahim Hussain

South Fuvahmulah

Seconded By
Yes

Hanan Mohamed Rasheed

Guraidhoo

Yes

Azim Abdul Azeez

Vilingili

Proposed By
Yes

Abdulla Rifau

South Maafannu

Yes
Total
11
Yes
9
Voted
9
Present
10
No
0
Not Voted
0
Eligible
9
Abstain
0
Vote Required
6
Total
11
Present
10
Eligible
9
Yes
9
No
0
Abstain
0
Voted
9
Not Voted
0
Vote Required
6

Vote Details

Hassan Zareer

Mathiveri

Chairperson

Ibrahim Muhammad

North Mahchangolhi

Yes

Hussain Ziyad

Vaikaradhoo

Yes

Mohamed Dawoodh

North Kulhudhuffushi

Yes

Mohamed Afoo Hamid

Kendhikulhudhoo

Absent

Mohamed Abdul Rahman

Hinnavaru

Yes

Ahmed Didi

Maradhoo

Yes

Ibrahim Hussain

South Fuvahmulah

Proposed By
Yes

Hanan Mohamed Rasheed

Guraidhoo

Yes

Azim Abdul Azeez

Vilingili

Seconded By
Yes

Abdulla Rifau

South Maafannu

Yes
Total
11
Yes
9
Voted
9
Present
10
No
0
Not Voted
0
Eligible
9
Abstain
0
Vote Required
6
Total
11
Present
10
Eligible
9
Yes
9
No
0
Abstain
0
Voted
9
Not Voted
0
Vote Required
6

Vote Details

Hassan Zareer

Mathiveri

Chairperson

Ibrahim Muhammad

North Mahchangolhi

Yes

Hussain Ziyad

Vaikaradhoo

Yes

Mohamed Dawoodh

North Kulhudhuffushi

Yes

Mohamed Afoo Hamid

Kendhikulhudhoo

Absent

Mohamed Abdul Rahman

Hinnavaru

Seconded By
Yes

Ahmed Didi

Maradhoo

Yes

Ibrahim Hussain

South Fuvahmulah

Yes

Hanan Mohamed Rasheed

Guraidhoo

Yes

Azim Abdul Azeez

Vilingili

Yes

Abdulla Rifau

South Maafannu

Proposed By
Yes
Total
11
Yes
9
Voted
9
Present
10
No
0
Not Voted
0
Eligible
9
Abstain
0
Vote Required
6
Total
11
Present
10
Eligible
9
Yes
9
No
0
Abstain
0
Voted
9
Not Voted
0
Vote Required
6

Vote Details

Hassan Zareer

Mathiveri

Chairperson

Ibrahim Muhammad

North Mahchangolhi

Yes

Hussain Ziyad

Vaikaradhoo

Yes

Mohamed Dawoodh

North Kulhudhuffushi

Yes

Mohamed Afoo Hamid

Kendhikulhudhoo

Absent

Mohamed Abdul Rahman

Hinnavaru

Proposed By
Yes

Ahmed Didi

Maradhoo

Yes

Ibrahim Hussain

South Fuvahmulah

Yes

Hanan Mohamed Rasheed

Guraidhoo

Seconded By
Yes

Azim Abdul Azeez

Vilingili

Yes

Abdulla Rifau

South Maafannu

Yes
Total
11
Yes
9
Voted
9
Present
10
No
0
Not Voted
0
Eligible
9
Abstain
0
Vote Required
6
Total
11
Present
10
Eligible
9
Yes
9
No
0
Abstain
0
Voted
9
Not Voted
0
Vote Required
6

Vote Details

Hassan Zareer

Mathiveri

Chairperson

Ibrahim Muhammad

North Mahchangolhi

Yes

Hussain Ziyad

Vaikaradhoo

Proposed By
Yes

Mohamed Dawoodh

North Kulhudhuffushi

Yes

Mohamed Afoo Hamid

Kendhikulhudhoo

Absent

Mohamed Abdul Rahman

Hinnavaru

Yes

Ahmed Didi

Maradhoo

Seconded By
Yes

Ibrahim Hussain

South Fuvahmulah

Yes

Hanan Mohamed Rasheed

Guraidhoo

Yes

Azim Abdul Azeez

Vilingili

Yes

Abdulla Rifau

South Maafannu

Yes
Total
11
Yes
9
Voted
9
Present
10
No
0
Not Voted
0
Eligible
9
Abstain
0
Vote Required
6
Total
11
Present
10
Eligible
9
Yes
9
No
0
Abstain
0
Voted
9
Not Voted
0
Vote Required
6

Vote Details

Hassan Zareer

Mathiveri

Chairperson

Ibrahim Muhammad

North Mahchangolhi

Seconded By
Yes

Hussain Ziyad

Vaikaradhoo

Yes

Mohamed Dawoodh

North Kulhudhuffushi

Yes

Mohamed Afoo Hamid

Kendhikulhudhoo

Absent

Mohamed Abdul Rahman

Hinnavaru

Yes

Ahmed Didi

Maradhoo

Proposed By
Yes

Ibrahim Hussain

South Fuvahmulah

Yes

Hanan Mohamed Rasheed

Guraidhoo

Yes

Azim Abdul Azeez

Vilingili

Yes

Abdulla Rifau

South Maafannu

Yes
Total
11
Yes
9
Voted
9
Present
10
No
0
Not Voted
0
Eligible
9
Abstain
0
Vote Required
6
Total
11
Present
10
Eligible
9
Yes
9
No
0
Abstain
0
Voted
9
Not Voted
0
Vote Required
6

Works

12 Feb 2025

The issue sent by the President on the appointment of the permanent representative to the Organization of Islamic Corporation.

Completed

12 Feb 2025

The issue sent by the President on the appointment of the non-resident ambassador to the Kingdom of Bhutan.

Completed

12 Feb 2025

The issue sent by the President on the appointment of the non-resident ambassador to the State of Kuwait.

Completed

12 Feb 2025

The issue sent by the President on the appointment of the non-resident ambassador to the Swiss Confederation.

Completed

11 Feb 2025

The issue sent by the President on the appointment of the permanent representative to the International Maritime Organization.

Completed

11 Feb 2025

The issue sent by the President on the appointment of the permanent representative to the International Renewable Energy Agency.

Completed

11 Feb 2025

The issue sent by the President on the appointment of the permanent representative to the World Trade Organization.

Completed

11 Feb 2025

The issue sent by the President on the appointment of the non-resident ambassador to the Canada.

Completed

11 Feb 2025

Issue sent by the President on the appointment of the non-resident ambassador to The Arab Republic of Egypt

Completed

Attendance Summary

  • Present
    10
  • Absent
    00
  • Simultaneous Committee
    00
  • Sick Leave
    00
  • Leave
    00
  • Official
    01
  • Attendance Not Required
    00

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