President forms cabinet committee to address impact of Middle East conflict
Heena said the relevant ministries will continue to share information with the public as the situation develops.
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President Mohamed Muizzu on Saturday appointed a cabinet-level committee to address challenges facing the Maldives due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
The committee, comprising nine ministers, was formed by the President, Presidential Spokesperson Heena Waleed said in a post on X on Saturday evening.
According to Heena, the committee has been tasked with coordinating measures to respond to issues that may arise for the public as a result of the situation in the Middle East.
The members of the committee are:
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Abdulla Khaleel, Minister of Foreign Affairs (Chair)
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Mohamed Ghassan Maumoon, Minister of Defence
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Moosa Zameer, Minister of Finance
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Mohamed Saeed, Minister of Economic Development and Trade
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Mohamed Ameen, Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation
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Ali Ihsan, Minister of Homeland Security
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Thoriq Ibrahim, Minister of Tourism
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Ali Haider, Minister of Higher Education
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Mohamed Shaheem Ali Saeed, Minister of Islamic Affairs
Heena said the relevant ministries will continue to share information with the public as the situation develops.
The committee was formed following military action in the Middle East, where Iran has carried out retaliatory strikes on United States military bases after a joint operation by the United States and Israel.
The Maldivian government has issued a statement condemning the attacks and calling for dialogue and reconciliation.
The developments have led to temporary airspace closures in parts of the Gulf region, resulting in the suspension of several flights to the Maldives. Some travellers have been unable to continue their journeys.
Officials have said the situation may have indirect effects on the Maldives, particularly in areas such as travel and connectivity.
