Abdulla Shahid
Maldivian politician
Abdulla Shahid (ޢަބްދުﷲ ޝާހިދު; born 26 May 1962) is a Maldivian politician. In 2018, he became the Minister of Foreign Affairs. In 2021, he was elected the 76th President of the United Nations General Assembly.[4][5] From 2008 until 2014, he was the Speaker of the People's Majlis.
Abdulla Shahid | |
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ޢަބްދުﷲ ޝާހިދު | |
President of the United Nations General Assembly | |
In office 14 September 2021 – 13 September 2022 | |
Preceded by | Volkan Bozkır |
Succeeded by | Csaba Kőrösi |
Minister of Foreign Affairs | |
In office 17 November 2018 – 17 November 2023 | |
President | Ibrahim Mohamed Solih |
Preceded by | Mohamed Asim |
Succeeded by | Moosa Zameer |
In office 23 August 2007 – 11 November 2008 | |
President | Maumoon Abdul Gayyoom |
Preceded by | Ahmed Shaheed |
Succeeded by | Ahmed Shaheed |
16th Speaker of the People's Majlis[1] | |
In office 28 May 2008 – 28 May 2014 | |
President | Mohamed Nasheed Mohammed Waheed Hassan Abdulla Yameen |
Preceded by | Mohamed Shihab |
Succeeded by | Abdulla Maseeh Mohamed |
Member of Parliament | |
In office 28 May 2014 – 14 November 2018 | |
Constituency | Henveiru Uthuru |
Member of Parliament for Keyodhoo constituency | |
In office 28 May 2008 – 28 May 2014 | |
President’s Member to the Special Majlis | |
President’s Member to the People’s Majlis | |
Vaavu Atoll Member to the Special Majlis | |
Executive Secretary to the President | |
President of the Maldivian Democratic Party | |
Assumed office 20 February 2024 | |
Preceded by | Ibrahim Mohamed Solih |
Personal details | |
Born | Malé, Sultanate of the Maldives | 26 May 1962
Nationality | Maldivian |
Political party | Maldivian Democratic Party[2][3](2013–present) |
Other political affiliations | Dhivehi Rayyithunge Party (before 2013) |
Children | 3 |
Parents | Maimoona Wajeeh Moosa Jameel |
Alma mater | Canberra College of Advanced Education, Australia Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy, USA |
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References
change- ↑ "Past Speakers". People's Majlis. Retrieved 3 June 2024.
- ↑ "Speaker Shahid joins MDP". Sun. 18 April 2013. Archived from the original on 21 May 2013. Retrieved 18 April 2013.
- ↑ "Speaker Shahid ends speculation, announces MDP switch". Haveeru Daily. 18 April 2013. Archived from the original on 21 April 2013. Retrieved 18 April 2013.
- ↑ "The President's Office". presidency.gov.mv. Archived from the original on 2019-01-02. Retrieved 2019-01-01.
- ↑ "Honourable Abdulla Shahid" (PDF). un.org.