Cabinet of Ibrahim Mohamed Solih explained

See also: Cabinet of the Maldives.

Cabinet Name:Solih Cabinet
Government Head:Ibrahim Mohamed Solih
Deputy Government Head Title:Vice President
Deputy Government Head:Faisal Naseem
Government Head Title:President
Election:2018 presidential election
Advice And Consent1:People's Majlis
Date Formed:17 November 2018
Political Parties: Maldivian Democratic Party, Jumhooree Party & Adhaalath Party
Legislature Status:Majority government (2019–2023)
Government Head History:Member of parliament (Hinnavaru; 2009-2018)
Member of parliament (Lhaviyani Atoll; 1995-2009)
Jurisdiction:Maldives
Flag:Flag of Maldives.svg
Members Number:18 (including AG)
Former Members Resigned:5
Date Dissolved:17 November 2023
Opposition Leader:Abdulla Yameen (2018–2023)
Mohamed Muizzu (2023)
Opposition Parties: PPM and PNC
Former Members Dismissed:1
Successor:Muizzu Cabinet

The Cabinet of Ibrahim Mohamed Solih was the most senior level of the executive branch of the government of the Maldives from 2018 to 2023. The cabinet ministers were appointed following Ibrahim Mohamed Solih's inauguration as president.

Ibrahim Mohamed Solih assumed office as President of the Maldives on 17 November 2023. The cabinet ministers were also appointed on 17 November 2023.

Overview

President Solih's administration originally comprised up of 19 ministers along with the Attorney General in the cabinet. The positions were distributed among politicians representing various political factions.[1] Following the appointments of ministers, Solih submitted the names of ministers to the People's Majlis for approval.

On 11 June 2020, Ibrahim Mohamed Solih dissolved the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development, along with the dissolution, the Ministry of National Planning and Infrastructure was renamed to the Ministry of National Planning, Housing and Infrastructure.[2]

On 5 May 2021, the Ministry of Communications, Science and Technology was dissolved and the president renamed the Ministry of Environment to the Ministry of Environment, Climate Change and Technology.

Composition

Position! rowspan="2" class="unsortable"
PortraitNameTerm in office
Took officeLeft office
President, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed ForcesIbrahim Mohamed Solih17 November 201817 November 2023[3]
Vice PresidentFaisal Naseem17 November 201817 November 2023[4]
Attorney GeneralIbrahim Riffath17 November 201817 November 2023[5]
Minister of Foreign AffairsAbdulla Shahid17 November 201817 November 2023
Minister of DefenceMariya Ahmed Didi17 November 201817 November 2023
Minister of Home AffairsSheikh Imran Abdulla17 November 201817 November 2023
Minister of FinanceIbrahim Ameer17 November 201817 November 2023
Minister of National Planning, Housing and InfrastructureMohamed Aslam17 November 201817 November 2023[6]
Minister of HealthAhmed Naseem22 October 202017 November 2023[7]
Minister of EducationAishath Ali17 November 201817 November 2023
Minister of TourismAbdulla Mausoom6 August 202017 November 2023[8]
Ministry of Economic DevelopmentFayyaz Ismail17 November 201817 November 2023
Minister of Fisheries, Marine Resources and AgricultureHussain Rasheed Hassan5 May 202017 November 2023
Minister of Islamic AffairsAhmed Zahir17 November 201817 November 2023
Minister of Youth, Sports, and Community EmpowermentAhmed Mahloof17 November 201817 November 2023
Minister of Gender, Family, and Social ServicesAishath Mohamed DIdi9 February 202017 November 2023[9]
Minister of Transport and Civil AviationAishath Nahula17 November 201817 November 2023
Minister of Environment, Climate Change and TechnologyAminath Shauna5 May 202117 November 2023
Minister of Arts, Culture, and HeritageYumna Maumoon17 November 201817 November 2023

Former ministers

PositionPortraitNameTerm in officeReplacement
Took officeLeft office
Minister of Communication Science and TechnologyMohamed Maleeh Jamal17 November 20181 March 2021Fayyaz Ismail (acting), later dissolved[10] [11]
Minister of HealthAbdulla Ameen17 November 201821 October 2020Mohamed Aslam (acting), Ahmed Naseem[12]
Minister of TourismAli Waheed17 November 20189 July 2020Fayyaz Ismail (acting), Abdulla Mausoom[13]
Minister of Fisheries, Marine Resources and AgricultureZaha Waheed17 November 20185 May 2021Hussain Rasheed Hassan[14]
Minister of EnvironmentHussain Rasheed Hassan17 November 20185 May 2021Aminath Shauna[15]
Minister of Housing and Urban DevelopmentAminath Athifa17 November 201811 June 2020None, as the ministry was dissolved.[16]
Minister of Gender, Family and Social ServicesShidhatha Shareef17 November 20186 February 2020Aishath Mohamed Didi[17]

References

  1. News: 4 December 2018 . Maldives parliament approves new cabinet . 15 November 2024 . Avas.
  2. Web site: 11 June 2020 . President Dissolves Ministry of Housing and Urban Development. Responsibilities Shifted to Renamed Ministry of National Planning, Housing and Infrastructure. . 15 November 2024 . The President's Office.
  3. Web site: 17 November 2018 . Ibrahim Mohamed Solih sworn in as the 7th President of the Maldives . 15 November 2024 . The President's Office.
  4. Web site: Faisal Naseem . 15 November 2024 . The President's Office.
  5. Web site: 18 November 2018 . President appoints members to the Cabinet . 15 November 2024 . The President's Office.
  6. Web site: 14 June 2020 . President Appoints Mohamed Aslam as Minister of National Planning, Housing and Infrastructure . 15 November 2024 . The President's Office.
  7. Web site: 22 October 2020 . President appoints Ahmed Naseem as the Minister of Health . 15 November 2024 . The President's Office.
  8. Web site: 6 August 2020 . President Appoints Dr Abdulla Mausoom as Minister of Tourism . 15 November 2024 . The President's Office.
  9. Web site: President appoints Aishath Mohamed Didi as Gender Minister . 15 November 2024 . The President's Office.
  10. Web site: 1 March 2021 . President assigns Economic Minister to temporarily oversee the Communications, Science and Technology Ministry . 14 November 2024 . The President's Office.
  11. Web site: May 5, 2021 . Ministry of Communications, Science and Technology dissolved, functions transferred to Ministry of Environment, Climate Change and Technology . 15 November 2024 . The President's Office.
  12. Web site: 21 October 2020 . Abdulla Ameen tenders resignation from Health Minister Portfolio . 14 November 2024 . The President's Office.
  13. Web site: 9 July 2020 . President Dismisses Tourism Minister Ali Waheed from Post . 14 November 2024 . The President's Office.
  14. Web site: 5 May 2021 . Minister of Fisheries, Marine Resources and Agriculture Zaha Waheed resigns . 15 November 2024 . The President's Office.
  15. Web site: 5 May 2021 . President appoints two new Cabinet Ministers and Policy Secretary . 15 November 2024 . The President's Office.
  16. Web site: 11 June 2020 . President Dissolves Ministry of Housing and Urban Development. Responsibilities Shifted to Renamed Ministry of National Planning, Housing and Infrastructure . 15 November 2024.
  17. Web site: 6 February 2020 . President accepts the resignation of Shidhatha Shareef . 15 November 2024 . The President's Office.

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