President forms council of national honorees to advise on state affairs

President Dr Mohamed Muizzu on Wednesday established the State Honourees Advisory Council, a 12-member body tasked with providing advice on matters concerning national affairs, governance and issues facing the country.

According to the President's Office, the council was established to advise the President on strengthening state affairs, ensuring the proper conduct of government business and addressing various matters of national importance.

The council, which will be chaired by President Muizzu, is comprised of recipients of some of the Maldives' highest national honours and awards.

The members appointed to the council are:

• Abdulla Kamaaluddeen

• Abbas Ibrahim

• Abdul Rasheed Hussain

• Aneesa Ahmed

• Major General (Retired) Moosa Ali Jaleel

• Dr Mohamed Latheef

• Ustaz Ibrahim Rasheed Moosa

• Ibrahim Ismail Ali

• Ahmed Naseem

• Badruddin Naseer

• Adam Abdul Rahman

• Ustaz Ahmed Shaakir

President Muizzu had announced plans to establish a special advisory council to provide counsel to the President while delivering his address at this year's Independence Day official function.

The President's Office said the newly formed State Honourees Advisory Council would serve as a platform through which distinguished recipients of national honours can contribute their experience and perspectives on matters affecting the nation.