Parliament OKs non-residential ambassadors to five countries

The Parliament on Monday approved the four Maldivian ambassadors nominated by President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu for dual roles as non-residential ambassadors to five countries.

The President Muizzu submitted letters to the Parliament seeking approval for the ambassadors earlier this month.

He asked approval to appoint:

• Maldivian Ambassador to Malaysia Dr. Mariyam Shabeena as Non-Resident Ambassador to Brunei
• Maldivian Ambassador to Belgium Geela Ali as Non-Resident Ambassador to Netherlands and Luxembourg
• Maldivian Ambassador to UK Iruthisham Adam and Non-Resident Ambassador to France
• Maldivian Ambassador to Singapore Mohamed Luveiz as Non-Resident Ambassador to Australia

All four received parliamentary approval for their new roles on Monday afternoon. As such, Shabeena received 47 votes, Geela received 48, Iruthisham 45, and Luveiz 48.

The votes were unanimous.