Person
Hussain Mohamed Latheef
Described in the news as: Vice President; Vice President of the Maldives.
In the news, last 90 days
International
Vice President concludes visit to 28th CHOGM in Antigua and Barbuda
Vice President Hussain Mohamed Latheef has departed Antigua and Barbuda after attending the 28th Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting, where he addressed global security, economic and environmental challenges. He reiterated the Maldives' targets of developed nation status by 2040, a digital economy worth 15 percent of GDP by 2030 and 33 percent renewable energy by 2028.
International
Empowering youth is a vital investment in realizing the national vision: Vice President
Vice President Hussain Mohamed Latheef told the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Antigua and Barbuda that empowering youth is a vital investment in realizing the national vision. He highlighted Maldives development targets including a developed nation by 2040, 15 percent digital economy share of GDP by 2030 and 33 percent renewable energy by 2028.
International
VP: Nations should have the freedom to chart their own development paths
Vice President Hussain Mohamed Latheef addressed Executive Session II of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in St John's, Antigua and Barbuda, setting out three priorities for Commonwealth partnerships and reaffirming Maldives targets including a digital economy contributing 15 per cent of GDP by 2030 and 33 per cent renewable energy by 2028.
International
Vice President calls for stronger, more resilient Commonwealth partnerships
Vice President Hussain Mohamed Latheef addressed the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in Antigua and Barbuda, outlining three priorities for resilient Commonwealth partnerships. He reaffirmed the Maldives' ambition to become a developed nation by 2040, alongside government targets for a digital economy and renewable energy.
International
Maldives urges Commonwealth to turn shared challenges into collective action
Vice President Hussain Mohamed Latheef, addressing the second executive session of CHOGM 2026 in Antigua and Barbuda, proposed three priority areas for Commonwealth cooperation: building sustainable capacity, respecting national development priorities, and turning shared challenges into collective action. The proposals come as small island developing states including the Maldives face climate, economic and service-delivery challenges.
International
Vice President attends opening of 2026 Commonwealth summit
Vice President Hussain Mohamed Latheef attended the official opening ceremony of the 28th Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in St John's, Antigua and Barbuda, alongside King Charles III and other delegations. The summit, held from 1 to 4 November, runs under the theme 'Accelerating Partnerships and Investment for a Prosperous Commonwealth'.
Politics
Vice President honours Maldivians who sacrificed lives defending independence
On Victory Day, Vice President Hussain Mohamed Latheef prayed for those martyred defending the Maldives during the 3 November 1988 attempted coup and extended greetings to the Maldivian people. The article notes that 19 Maldivians were killed and 39 injured during the attack.
International · Press release
Statement by His Excellency Hussain Mohamed Latheef, Vice President of the Maldives, at the Executive session II of the Commonwealth Heads of the Government meeting on climate financing and Commonwealth youth skilling and entrepreneurship for the future of work
Vice President Hussain Mohamed Latheef addressed the executive session of the Commonwealth Heads of Government meeting on climate financing and youth skilling, outlining Maldives goals of a digital economy at 15 per cent of GDP by 2030, 33 per cent renewable energy by 2028 and a developed Maldives by 2040. He proposed three areas of Commonwealth action and restated the Maldives bid to host CHOGM in 2028.
International
Vice President departs for Antigua and Barbuda to attend 28th CHOGM
Vice President Hussain Mohamed Latheef has departed for Antigua and Barbuda to attend the 28th Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting, accompanied by a high-level government delegation. The President's Office said he is scheduled to attend several CHOGM sessions and deliver key statements, with the meeting set for November 1 to 4 under the theme 'Accelerating Partnerships and Investment for a Prosperous Commonwealth.'
Economy · Press release
President inaugurates Maldives Expo 2026
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu inaugurated Maldives Expo 2026, described as the largest exhibition ever held in the Maldives, at Hulhumalé Central Park. The expo brings together 430 participants showcasing more than 4,400 products across seven exhibition districts and will run until 2 November.
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