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Former China Ambassador Azeema to be appointed Ambassador to India

Oct 14, 2024, 5:57 AM

The government has decided to appoint former Ambassador to China Aishath Azeema as the new Ambassador to India.

Maldives' current ambassador to India is Ibrahim Shaheeb. However, he is being transferred as his term as ambassador is about to expire.

Shaheeb was appointed as the Indian Ambassador in November 2022. However, his term is counted including his previous tenure as Singapore's ambassador.

The nomination of Azeema for the post of Ambassador to India was sent to the relevant Parliament committee for consideration today.

She was previously the Ambassador to China from August 2019 to September 2023. She currently works as the Head of the India Desk.

Azeema has previously held various senior positions at the India Desk. She also played a leading role in drafting the Free Trade Agreement with China.

She joined the Foreign Ministry in 1988.

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