Foreign Relations Committee

Foreign Relations Committee's 15th Meeting of 2026

08 Jul 2026 Number M20/M/KG/2025/15

Summary

In today's meeting, the Committee proceeded with the review of the nomination sent by the President regarding the appointment of Al-Usthaza Fathimath Dhiyana (Goranvila, S. Hulhudhoo) as the Ambassador of the Republic of Maldives to the Kingdom of Belgium and the European Union.

During the discussion, two motions were put forward regarding how to proceed with the nomination.

 

The first motion, proposed by South Maafannu Constituency Member Abdulla Rifau and seconded by South Fuvahmulah Constituency Member Ibrahim Hussain, aimed to set a review deadline of 15 July 2026, clear the nominee's records with the relevant authorities, and move forward without conducting an interview. Conversely, the second motion, proposed by Vaikaradhoo Constituency Member Hussain Ziyad and seconded by Maradhoo Constituency Member Ahmed Didi, suggested that the committee hold an interview with Al-Usthaza Fathimath Dhiyana.


Motion one was put to a vote first. The motion was passed by the majority of the members present at the committee.



As the first motion was successfully passed, Motion two was not put to a vote.

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

Official

Hassan Zareer

Mathiveri

Official

Ahmed Didi

Maradhoo

Present

Ibrahim Hussain

South Fuvahmulah

Present

Hanan Mohamed Rasheed

Guraidhoo

Official

Azim Abdul Azeez

Vilingili

Present

Abdulla Rifau

South Maafannu

Present

Votes

Vote Details

Mohamed Dawoodh

North Kulhudhuffushi

Chairperson

Ibrahim Muhammad

North Mahchangolhi

Yes

Hussain Ziyad

Vaikaradhoo

No

Mohamed Afoo Hamid

Kendhikulhudhoo

Absent

Mohamed Abdul Rahman

Hinnavaru

Absent

Hassan Zareer

Mathiveri

Absent

Ahmed Didi

Maradhoo

No

Ibrahim Hussain

South Fuvahmulah

Seconded By
Yes

Hanan Mohamed Rasheed

Guraidhoo

Absent

Azim Abdul Azeez

Vilingili

Yes

Abdulla Rifau

South Maafannu

Proposed By
Yes
Total
11
Yes
4
Voted
6
Present
7
No
2
Not Voted
0
Eligible
6
Abstain
0
Vote Required
4
Total
11
Present
7
Eligible
6
Yes
4
No
2
Abstain
0
Voted
6
Not Voted
0
Vote Required
4

Works

07 Jul 2026

Matter referred by the President for the appointment of the Ambassador to kingdom of belgium and European Union

Completed

Attendance Summary

  • Present
    07
  • Absent
    00
  • Simultaneous Committee
    00
  • Sick Leave
    01
  • Leave
    00
  • Official
    03
  • Attendance Not Required
    00

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