Introduction

The committee was established on June 3, 2024, during the second session of the 20th Majlis. The committee has the duty of reviewing foreign relations affairs, identifying and submitting any changes in foreign relations policies to Majlis, and implementing the duties mentioned in sections 116(b) to (m) of the Rules of Parliament in relation to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and every organization that plans and works in the foreign sector. In this regard, the committee's report should be submitted to Parliament, requesting that the bills submitted by these organizations be reviewed, completed, and referred to Parliament; the annual reports be reviewed; amendments be identified; and the issues filed by these organizations be reviewed with suggestions on how to proceed with them. To review what these organizations are accomplishing and to suggest what needs to be modified. It also reviews the relationship between the Maldives and foreign countries, as well as the Maldives' relations with various international organizations that have become members. The Committee is also responsible for reviewing the types of treaties and agreements that the Maldives have with foreign countries and international organizations, reviewing motions for the approval of Maldives ambassadors to foreign countries and international organizations, and submitting the committee's report to the Majlis.

Committee Members

Chairperson

PNC

Hassan Zareer

Mathiveri

Vice Chairperson

PNC

Mohamed Dawoodh

North Kulhudhuffushi

PNC

Ibrahim Muhammad

North Mahchangolhi

MDP

Hussain Ziyad

Vaikaradhoo

PNC

Mohamed Afoo Hamid

Kendhikulhudhoo

PNC

Mohamed Abdul Rahman

Hinnavaru

MDP

Ahmed Didi

Maradhoo

PNC

Ibrahim Hussain

South Fuvahmulah

PNC

Hanan Mohamed Rasheed

Guraidhoo

PNC

Azim Abdul Azeez

Vilingili

PNC

Abdulla Rifau

South Maafannu

Former members of the committee

PNC

Abdulla Shazeem

Central Hulhumale'

Committee Documents

•  Foreign Relations Committee's Attendance report up to October 2024
•  Foreign Relations Committee's Attendance report up to October 2024