Fathulla Jameel

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Template:Short description Fathulla Jameel, Template:Post-nominals (Template:Langx; 5 September 1942 – 1 March 2012) was a Maldivian diplomat and politician who served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Maldives from 1978 to 2005.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>

Jameel was the Permanent Representative of the Maldives to the United Nations from April 14, 1977 to 1978.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> He became Minister of Foreign Affairs on March 14, 1978 and, under President Maumoon Abdul Gayoom, held that position for 27 years. On July 14, 2005, he resigned as Minister of Foreign Affairs and was instead appointed as a Special Advisor to the President. On April 30, 2008 he was sworn into the position of senior minister, a relatively new post created by the then incumbent president Gayoom.<ref name=":0">"The President accepts the resignation of Mr. Fathulla Jameel, Mr. Abdulla Hameed and Mr. Umar Zahir, from the portfolios of Foreign Affairs, Atolls Development and Home Affairs, respectively"Template:Dead link, The President's Office, Maldives (maldiveshighcom.lk), July 14, 2005.</ref><ref name=":1">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>

Early career and government serviceEdit

Fathulla began his public service career on 18 November 1969, as a teacher at Majeediyya School. He became the Minister of External Affairs during the presidency of Ibrahim Nasir, on 14 March 1978.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>

When Maumoon Abdul Gayoom became President, Fathulla was reappointed as Minister of External Affairs towards the end of 1978.<ref name=":3">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> He remained at that position until his resignation in July 2005.<ref name=":3" /> After resignation, he served as Special Advisor to the President.<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1" />

In an obituary, Haveeru Daily described him as the father of Maldives foreign diplomacy.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref>

Fatuhulla also served as Minister of State for Planning and Environment at one time. He also was the President’s Member at the People’s Majlis for a long time.<ref>Former Foreign Minister Fatuhullah passes away, Sun.mv.</ref>

Education and life in EgyptEdit

Fathulla Jameel studied in Al-Azhar University of Egypt and obtained a BA in Islamic Theology.Template:Cn He later attended a postgraduate teacher training course at Ain Shams University.Template:Cn

He was interviewed by Egyptian writer journalist Anis Mansour, after the editor of than famous Al Hilal magazine editor scholar Dr. Hussain Mu'nis suggested that Mr. Mansour interview Maldivian students, for his book حول العالم في 200 يوم (my journey around the world in 200 days)Template:Cn. According to Mr. Mansour, Fathulla said that his dream was to become a teacher in a school upon his return, the highest and most prestigious job available than in the Maldives. In Egypt he stayed with his friends, Maumoon Abdul Gayoom and Zahir Hussain, at a Maldivian government leased flat, in the Al-Hilmiyyaa area of Cairo.Template:Cn

Fathulla was the second generation to study in Egypt. Before him his father, Mr. Muhammad Jameel Didi studied in Egypt during King Fuad and Farooq's reign.<ref name=":4">Template:Cite news</ref>

He obtained his primary, secondary and tertiary education in Egypt at Mauhadhul Qahira in Dharraasa ward.Template:Cn

Peers described him as an intelligent person and his many skills include drawing, singing and playing guitar and was known to crack jokes that go along with the occasion.<ref name=":2">Template:Cite news</ref>

Fathulla was an avid supporter of Egyptian Zamalek SC Football Club and he named his residence after the Club Zamalek.Template:Cn

DeathEdit

Fathulla Jameel died on Thursday, March 1, 2012 at MVT 8:15 (UTC) at Singapore General Hospital from heart disease. He was 69. Maldives President Mohamed Waheed Hassan Manik sent his condolences for the family and declared the national flag to be flown at half mast for three days.<ref name=":3" /><ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>

ReferencesEdit

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