Foreign Relations Committee

Foreign Relations Committee's 14th Meeting of 2026.

01 Jul 2026 Number M20/M/KG/2026/14

Summary

During today's meeting, the committee reviewed the matters forwarded by the President regarding the appointment of Non-Resident Ambassadors to four countries, which were referred to the committee during the 2nd sitting of the second session of 2026, held on 15 June 2026.

 In this regard, the committee proceeded with reviewing the matters sent by the President concerning the appointments of:


  • H. Meenaz, Dr. Hala Hameed as the Non-Resident Ambassador of the Maldives to the Republic of South Africa;
  • Gulzaaruge, GDh. Thinadhoo, Ms. Aminath Abdulla Didi as the Non-Resident Ambassador of the Maldives to the Czech Republic; and
  • H. Athireege, Mr. Ameen Javid Faisal as the Non-Resident Ambassador of the Maldives to the Islamic Republic of Mauritania and the Republic of Kenya.


Accordingly, the Member for the Villigili Constituency Azim Abdul Azeez proposed to approve the appointment of H.Meenaaz, Dr. Hala Hameed as the Non-Resident Ambassador of the Maldives to the Republic of South Africa, pursuant to Article 115(d) of the Constitution and Article 14 of the Maldives Foreign Service Act (Act No. 20/2021). The proposal was seconded by the Member for the North Mahchangolhi Constituency, brahim Mohamed, and passed unanimously.


Subsequently, the Member for Hinnavaru Constituency, Mohamed Abdul Rahman, proposed to approve the appointment of Gulzaaruge, GDh. Thinadhoo, Ms. Aminath Abdulla Didi as the Non-Resident Ambassador of the Maldives to the Czech Republic, pursuant to Article 115(d) of the Constitution and Article 14 of the Maldives Foreign Service Act (Act No. 20/2021). The proposal was seconded by the Member for Villigili Constituency, Azim Abdul Azeez, and passed unanimously.



Lastly, the Member for the South Fuvahmulah Constituency, Ibrahim Hussain proposed to approve the appointment of H. Athireege, Mr. Ameen Javid Faisal as the Non-Resident Ambassador of the Maldives to the Islamic Republic of Mauritania and the Republic of Kenya, pursuant to Article 115(d) of the Constitution and Article 14 of the Maldives Foreign Service Act (Act No. 20/2021). The proposal was seconded by the Member for the Kulhudhuffushi North Constituency, Mohamed Dawood, and passed unanimously. 

Attendance

Ibrahim Muhammad

North Mahchangolhi

Present

Hussain Ziyad

Vaikaradhoo

Present

Mohamed Dawoodh

North Kulhudhuffushi

Present

Mohamed Afoo Hamid

Kendhikulhudhoo

Sick Leave

Mohamed Abdul Rahman

Hinnavaru

Present

Hassan Zareer

Mathiveri

Present

Ahmed Didi

Maradhoo

Present

Ibrahim Hussain

South Fuvahmulah

Present

Hanan Mohamed Rasheed

Guraidhoo

Absent

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

Yes

Mohamed Afoo Hamid

Kendhikulhudhoo

Absent

Mohamed Abdul Rahman

Hinnavaru

Yes

Ahmed Didi

Maradhoo

Yes

Ibrahim Hussain

South Fuvahmulah

Yes

Hanan Mohamed Rasheed

Guraidhoo

Absent

Azim Abdul Azeez

Vilingili

Proposed By
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

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

Hassan Zareer

Mathiveri

Ahmed Didi

Maradhoo

Yes

Ibrahim Hussain

South Fuvahmulah

Yes

Hanan Mohamed Rasheed

Guraidhoo

Absent

Azim Abdul Azeez

Vilingili

Seconded By
Yes

Abdulla Rifau

South Maafannu

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

Vote Details

Hassan Zareer

Mathiveri

Chairperson

Ibrahim Muhammad

North Mahchangolhi

Yes

Hussain Ziyad

Vaikaradhoo

Yes

Mohamed Dawoodh

North Kulhudhuffushi

Seconded By
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

Absent

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

Works

15 Jun 2026

The President has forwarded the nominations for non-resident ambassadors to foreign countries

Completed

Attendance Summary

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

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