Inaya appointed as first female foreign secretary

President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has appointed Fathimath Inaya as the Foreign Secretary of Maldives on Tuesday morning.

She was presented with her letter of appointment at a ceremony held at the President's Office. This marks the first time in the country's history where a woman has been appointed as the Foreign Secretary.

Fathimath Inaya formerly worked as a deputy minister in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. She was appointed foreign secretary at the position of Minister of State.

The Administration is highly committed to women's empowerment and gender-equal opportunities as top priorities.