Ali Naseer Mohamed (Dhivehi: ޢަލީ ނަޞީރު މުޙައްމަދު, born 2 November 1969[1]) is a Maldivian diplomat who is currently serving as the Permanent Representative of the Maldives to the United Nations and was previously the Ambassador of the Maldives to the United States and Canada from July 2017 to May 2019.
Ali Naseer Mohamed | |
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ޢަލީ ނަޞީރު މުޙައްމަދު | |
 Official portrait, 2024 | |
| Permanent Representative of the Maldives to the United Nations | |
| Assumed office 7 May 2024 | |
| Appointed by | Mohamed Muizzu |
| Preceded by | Thilmeeza Hussain |
| In office 9 July 2017 – 7 May 2019 | |
| Appointed by | Abdulla Yameen |
| Preceded by | Ahmed Sareer |
| Succeeded by | Thilmeeza Hussain |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 2 November 1969 Gadhdhoo, Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll, Maldives |
| Spouse | Azeema Adam |
| Children | 2 |
| Education | Australian National University (PhD) University of Leicester (Master's) |
Education
editA native of Gadhdhoo, Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll, Naseer received a PhD in diplomatic studies from the Australian National University, and a master's degree in diplomatic studies from the University of Leicester.[1][2]
Career
editHe joined the Maldives Foreign Service in May 1985 and served in a number of posts within the Foreign Ministry, including additional secretary of the Policy Planning Division, director general of the Foreign Relations Directorate, director general of the Department for External Resources, and assistant director of the Research Division.[3] He was the lead figure tasked with coordinating international relief aid in the aftermath of the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami in the Maldives.[4][5] From November 2013 to July 2017 he was foreign secretary in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.[4]
On 9 July 2017 he was appointed by President Abdulla Yameen as ambassador and permanent representative, succeeding Ahmed Sareer, who replaced him as foreign secretary.[6] He took office as Permanent Representative to the United Nations on 17 July 2017 and presented his credentials to U.S. President Donald Trump on 21 July 2017.[4][7] He was succeeded by Thilmeeza Hussain in May 2019.[8]
On 18 November 2023, he was appointed by Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu as an Ambassador-at-large.[2]
On 7 May 2024, Naseer was appointed as the Permanent Representative of the Maldives to the United Nations and he presented his letter of credence to the Secretary-General of the United Nations António Guterres.[3][9][10]
Family
editNaseer is married to Azeema Adam, a former governor of the Maldives Monetary Authority who resigned in 2017.[11] They have a daughter and a son.[4]
References
edit- ^ a b "Ali Naseer Mohamed - Curriculum Vitae" (PDF). People's Majlis. Archived from the original (PDF) on 17 August 2017. Retrieved 25 July 2017.
- ^ a b "President Dr Muizzu appoints Ali Naseer Mohamed as Ambassador at Large and Mohamed Shahudy as Minister of State for Foreign Affairs". Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Maldives). 18 November 2023. Retrieved 30 September 2024.
- ^ a b Zalif, Zunana (23 May 2024). "Dr. Ali Naseer Mohamed presents credentials to UNSG as permanent representative to UN". Raajje TV. Retrieved 8 August 2024.
- ^ a b c d "New Ambassador of Maldives, Dr. Ali Naseer Mohamed, presents Credentials to President Donald Trump". Permanent Mission of the Republic of Maldives to the United Nations. 21 July 2017. Archived from the original on 7 September 2017. Retrieved 25 July 2017.
- ^ "Permanent Representative". Permanent Mission of the Republic of Maldives to the United Nations. Archived from the original on 9 September 2017.
- ^ "President appoints Permanent Representative to the United Nation, Ambassador to USA and Non- Resident Ambassador to Canada". The President's Office. 9 July 2017. Retrieved 30 September 2024.
- ^ "New Permanent Representative begins work at the Mission". Permanent Mission of the Maldives to the United Nations. 17 July 2017. Retrieved 25 July 2017.[permanent dead link]
- ^ Shaany, Aishath (8 May 2018). "Maldives' new ambassador to United States presents credentials". Raajje TV. Retrieved 30 September 2024.
- ^ "The President appoints Ambassadors, High Commissioners and Permanent Representatives to foreign countries and international organisations". The President's Office. 7 May 2024. Retrieved 8 August 2024.
- ^ "Permanent Representative of the Maldives to the United Nations Dr Ali Naseer Mohamed Presents Credentials to the United Nations Secretary-General". Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Maldives). 22 May 2024. Retrieved 8 August 2024.
- ^ "Central bank governor steps down". Maldives Independent. 16 August 2017. Retrieved 8 August 2024.
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