President Dr Mohamed Muizzu 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. For the first time in the country's history, a woman has been appointed as the Foreign Secretary.
Fathimath Inaya formerly worked as a secretary at 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.