President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih Thursday officially renamed the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Building to Fathulla Jameel Building, in honour of former Foreign Minister, late Fathuhullah Jameel, O.D.R.I. President Solih affirmed that the dedication was in recognition of Fathulla Jameel's devoted service to the Foreign Ministry and a lasting symbol of his commitment as the longest-serving foreign minister in the history of the Maldives.
Speaking at the ceremony, President Solih stated that naming one of the most prominent ministries after one of its former Ministers is indicative of the tenacity that the late Fathulla Jameel had displayed during his 27-year and 4-month tenure as the Foreign Minister of the Maldives. The building, located clearly amidst Malé City's panorama, had been masterminded by Fathulla Jameel to stand as a paradigm of Maldivian culture and heritage, he said.
Continuing in this vein, President Solih underscored that since attaining independence 56 years ago, the Maldives' had engaged in foreign policies aimed at protecting human rights and promoting unity, freedom and peace. He stated that Fathulla Jameel had faithfully advocated for these same rights and freedoms on the global stage throughout his tenure as the foreign minister. He further delineated the Maldives' priorities in the international arena, stating that the Maldives always had and will continue to advocate for; democratic institutions and independence for all countries; personal freedoms and humans rights for all people; and sustainable practices worldwide to protect against the effects of climate change.
President Solih also noted the Maldives' acceptance and success on the global stage were further evidenced by the landslide victory for the Maldives' Minister of Foreign Affairs, Abdulla Shahid, in the election held on June 7, 2021 to appoint the President of the 76th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).
