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 | |
.jpg) Shahid in 2023 | |
| 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 | 26 May 1962 Malé, Sultanate of the Maldives |
| 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 |
| Signature |  |
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.
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