Political Appointees in Maldives’ Foreign Service Recalled

The Foreign Ministry began recalling politically appointed employees from Maldivian embassies and diplomatic missions at the request of President-elect Dr Mohamed Muizzu's office, requiring them to return to Maldives before November 18, ahead of the swearing-in ceremony. Foreign Secretary Ahmed Latheef dispatched letters to 61 employees identified by the President-elect's office. The repatriation follows the 'Rules on Allowances and Privileges for Employees Sent to Diplomatic Missions of Maldives'. This action occurs under the Maldives Foreign Service Act (Act no: 20/2021), in force since May 2022, which emphasizes meritocratic staffing. The recall highlights political transition's impact on diplomatic staffing and criticism of prior political appointments.

The Foreign Ministry began recalling politically appointed employees from Maldivian embassies and diplomatic missions at the request of President-elect Dr Mohamed Muizzu's office, requiring them to return to Maldives before November 18, ahead of the swearing-in ceremony. Foreign Secretary Ahmed Latheef dispatched letters to 61 employees identified by the President-elect's office. The repatriation follows the 'Rules on Allowances and Privileges for Employees Sent to Diplomatic Missions of Maldives'. This action occurs under the Maldives Foreign Service Act (Act no: 20/2021), in force since May 2022, which emphasizes meritocratic staffing. The recall highlights political transition's impact on diplomatic staffing and criticism of prior political appointments.

The Foreign Ministry began recalling politically appointed employees from Maldivian embassies and diplomatic missions at the request of President-elect Dr Mohamed Muizzu's office, requiring them to return to Maldives before November 18, ahead of the swearing-in ceremony. Foreign Secretary Ahmed Latheef dispatched letters to 61 employees identified by the President-elect's office. The repatriation follows the 'Rules on Allowances and Privileges for Employees Sent to Diplomatic Missions of Maldives'. This action occurs under the Maldives Foreign Service Act (Act no: 20/2021), in force since May 2022, which emphasizes meritocratic staffing. The recall highlights political transition's impact on diplomatic staffing and criticism of prior political appointments.

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