President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has today appointed Mr Mohamed Shihab as Advisor to the President and Mr Mohamed Mahir Easa as Minister of State for Home Affairs.
Mr Shihab previously held the positions of Speaker of the People's Majlis, member of the Parliament, and served as a Minister and as Malé City Mayor. Mr Mohamed Mahir Easa previously served as the Deputy Minister of Home Affairs and also served as the Atoll Councillor for Faadhippolhu Atoll.
The ceremony to present the official letters of appointment was held this morning at the President's Office.