Lieutenant General (Rtd) Abdul Raheem Abdul Latheef (born 17 April 1964) is a retired officer of the Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF) who served as the Chief of Defence Force (CDF). He retired on 17th April 2024.
Lieutenant General (Rtd) Abdul Raheem Abdul Latheef | |
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 Official portrait, 2024 | |
| Ambassador of the Maldives to Turkey | |
| Assumed office 3 July 2024 | |
| Appointed by | Mohamed Muizzu |
| Chief of Defence Force | |
| In office 17 November 2023 – 17 April 2024 | |
| Appointed by | Mohamed Muizzu |
| Deputy | Ibrahim Hilmy |
| Preceded by | Abdulla Shamaal |
| Succeeded by | Ibrahim Hilmy |
| Vice Chief of Defence Force | |
| In office 12 December 2018 – 17 November 2023 | |
| Appointed by | Ibrahim Mohamed Solih |
| Preceded by | Ahmed Shahid |
| Succeeded by | Ibrahim Hilmy |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 17 April 1964 |
| Nationality | Maldivian |
| Children | 1 |
| Education | Majeediyya School |
| Alma mater | Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  Maldives |
| Branch/service | Maldives National Defence Force |
| Years of service | 39 |
| Battles/wars | 1988 Maldives coup attempt |
Career
editHe has had many appointments during his time in the MNDF. Notables include Acting Commandant of Service Corps, Spokesperson for Maldives National Defence Force, Vice Chairperson of MNDF Welfare Governing Board, Chairperson of the Grievance Board, etc.[1]
He was serving as vice chief of the MNDF since 11 December 2018.[2] Latheef was appointed as the Chief of Defence Force, of Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF) on 17 November 2023.[3] He later had to retire on 17 April 2024 as he reached the age of retirement according to the military act.[4]
After he retired he later became the Minister of State of Foreign Affairs.[5]
On 3 July 2024, he was appointed by Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu as the first Ambassador of the Maldives to Turkey.[6][7]
Awards
editHe had received the following awards:[1]
- Presidential Medal
- Distinguished Service Medal
- Dedicated Service Medal
- Defence Force Service Medal
- Good Conduct Medal
- 3rd November Medal
- Centenary Medal
- Ribbon for Skill
- Achievement Ribbon
- Special Service Ribbon
- Good Conduct Ribbon
- Defence Force Service Ribbon
- Dedicated Service Ribbon
- Long Service Ribbon
- Presidential Ribbon
Early life
editLatheef was born on 17 April 1964 and graduated Majeediyya School.[1] He was a prefect, a house captain at the school as well as a Regimental Sergeant Major of the School Cadet Corps.[1]
Education
editHe is an alumnus of the Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies where he completed the Advanced Security Cooperation course.[1]
Family life
editHe is married with one son.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b c d e f "BG Abdul Raheem Abdul Latheef". National Counter Terrorism Centre. Retrieved 10 August 2024.
- ^ "The President's Office". presidency.gov.mv. Maldives: Government of Maldives. Archived from the original on 2018-12-15. Retrieved 2018-12-15.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "President appoints Major General Abdul Raheem Abdul Latheef as Chief of Defence Force". The President's Office. 17 November 2023. Retrieved 10 August 2024.
- ^ "Chief of Defence Force Abdul Raheem retires after 39 years". PSM News. 18 April 2024. Retrieved 10 August 2024.
- ^ Mohamed, Naizak (7 May 2024). "Ex-Chief of Defense Force Latheef appointed state minister". Sun. Retrieved 10 August 2024.
- ^ Mohamde, Mariyath (7 May 2024). "Former Chief of Defence Force Abdul Raheem to be appointed as Ambassador to Turkey". The Edition. Retrieved 10 August 2024.
- ^ "The President appoints Ambassador and High Commissioners to foreign countries". The President's Office. 3 July 2024. Retrieved 10 August 2024.
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