Government Strengthens Finance Ministry Leadership With High-Profile Advisors

Two advisors were appointed to the Ministry of Finance: Ahmed Munawar (former finance minister) and Ahmed Naseer (former central bank governor). Ahmed Naseer's appointment is at ministerial level, bringing the total ministerial-level positions in the ministry to three, making it the department with the most such appointments. These appointments increase total ministerial-level appointments by President Mohamed Muizzu (excluding his cabinet) to 21. Ahmed Munawar served as finance minister from 22 June 2016 to 17 November 2018 under former President Abdul Yameen Abdul Gayoom. Ahmed Naseer was governor of the Maldives Monetary Authority from 24 August 2017 to 24 July 2019; he resigned after allegations by Abdulla Ashraf and subsequent parliamentary investigations, but maintains his innocence. Additionally, two unpaid advisors were appointed: Mohamed Ali Janah (Principal Advisor on Trade and Investment) and Mohamed Khaleel (Advisor on Tourism Development).

Two advisors were appointed to the Ministry of Finance: Ahmed Munawar (former finance minister) and Ahmed Naseer (former central bank governor). Ahmed Naseer's appointment is at ministerial level, bringing the total ministerial-level positions in the ministry to three, making it the department with the most such appointments. These appointments increase total ministerial-level appointments by President Mohamed Muizzu (excluding his cabinet) to 21. Ahmed Munawar served as finance minister from 22 June 2016 to 17 November 2018 under former President Abdul Yameen Abdul Gayoom. Ahmed Naseer was governor of the Maldives Monetary Authority from 24 August 2017 to 24 July 2019; he resigned after allegations by Abdulla Ashraf and subsequent parliamentary investigations, but maintains his innocence. Additionally, two unpaid advisors were appointed: Mohamed Ali Janah (Principal Advisor on Trade and Investment) and Mohamed Khaleel (Advisor on Tourism Development).

Two advisors were appointed to the Ministry of Finance: Ahmed Munawar (former finance minister) and Ahmed Naseer (former central bank governor). Ahmed Naseer's appointment is at ministerial level, bringing the total ministerial-level positions in the ministry to three, making it the department with the most such appointments. These appointments increase total ministerial-level appointments by President Mohamed Muizzu (excluding his cabinet) to 21. Ahmed Munawar served as finance minister from 22 June 2016 to 17 November 2018 under former President Abdul Yameen Abdul Gayoom. Ahmed Naseer was governor of the Maldives Monetary Authority from 24 August 2017 to 24 July 2019; he resigned after allegations by Abdulla Ashraf and subsequent parliamentary investigations, but maintains his innocence. Additionally, two unpaid advisors were appointed: Mohamed Ali Janah (Principal Advisor on Trade and Investment) and Mohamed Khaleel (Advisor on Tourism Development).

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