Foreign Relations Committee

Foreign Relations Committee's 3rd Meeting of 2026.

11 Feb 2026 Number M20/M/KG/2026/03

Summary

In today's meeting, the committee reviewed the issue sent by the president on the matter of appointment of Abdul Ghafor Mohamed, Ma. Athamaa Villa as the non-resident Ambassador to the Republic of Cuba, appointment of Dr. Ali Naseer Mohamed, Benhaage, Gdh. Gadhdhoo as the non-resident Ambassador to Federative Republic of Brazil and the appointment of Shiruzimath Sameer, M. Zeenaa as the non-resident Ambassador to United Mexican States, in accordance with Article 115(d) of the Constitution and Article 14 of Act No. 20/2021 (The Maldives Foreign Services Act).

 

North Kulhudhuffushi Constituency Member Mohamed Dawoodh proposed to set the deadline for the completion of reviewing the issue as 15th February 2026, it was seconded by South Fuvahmulah Constituency Member Ibrahim Hussain. The proposal was passed unanimously by the members present.

 

After this, the committee reviewed the issue sent by the president on the matter of appointment of Ahmed Sareer, M. West Side as the non-resident Ambassador to Oman and appointment of Mohamed Husaain Shareef, M. Kothanmaage as the non-resident Ambassador to Armenia, in accordance with Article 115(d) of the Constitution and Article 14 of Act No. 20/2021 (The Maldives Foreign Services Act).


South Maafannu Constituency Member Abdulla Rifau proposed to set the deadline for the completion of reviewing the issue as 12th February 2026, it was seconded by Viligili Constituency Member Azim Azeez. The proposal was passed unanimously by the members present.


Attendance

Ibrahim Muhammad

North Mahchangolhi

Official

Hussain Ziyad

Vaikaradhoo

Present

Mohamed Dawoodh

North Kulhudhuffushi

Present

Mohamed Afoo Hamid

Kendhikulhudhoo

Absent

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

Absent

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

Seconded By
Yes

Hanan Mohamed Rasheed

Guraidhoo

Yes

Azim Abdul Azeez

Vilingili

Yes

Abdulla Rifau

South Maafannu

Yes
Total
11
Yes
8
Voted
8
Present
9
No
0
Not Voted
0
Eligible
8
Abstain
0
Vote Required
5
Total
11
Present
9
Eligible
8
Yes
8
No
0
Abstain
0
Voted
8
Not Voted
0
Vote Required
5

Vote Details

Hassan Zareer

Mathiveri

Chairperson

Ibrahim Muhammad

North Mahchangolhi

Absent

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

Yes

Azim Abdul Azeez

Vilingili

Seconded By
Yes

Abdulla Rifau

South Maafannu

Proposed By
Yes
Total
11
Yes
8
Voted
8
Present
9
No
0
Not Voted
0
Eligible
8
Abstain
0
Vote Required
5
Total
11
Present
9
Eligible
8
Yes
8
No
0
Abstain
0
Voted
8
Not Voted
0
Vote Required
5

Works

11 Feb 2026

The issue sent by the president on the matter of appointment of the non-resident Ambassador to the Republic of Cuba.

Completed

11 Feb 2026

The issue sent by the president on the matter of appointment of the non-resident Ambassador to Federative Republic of Brazil

Completed

11 Feb 2026

The issue sent by the president on the matter the non-resident Ambassador to United Mexican States.of appointment of

Completed

11 Feb 2026

The issue sent by the president on the matter of appointment of the non-resident Ambassador to Oman.

Completed

11 Feb 2026

The issue sent by the president on the matter of appointment of the non-resident Ambassador to Armenia.

Completed

Attendance Summary

  • Present
    09
  • Absent
    01
  • Simultaneous Committee
    00
  • Sick Leave
    00
  • Leave
    00
  • Official
    01
  • Attendance Not Required
    00

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