Cabinet of Ibrahim Mohamed Solih
Government of the Maldives from 2018 to 2023
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The Cabinet of Ibrahim Mohamed Solih was the most senior level of the executive branch of the government of the Maldives from 2018 to 2023. The cabinet ministers were appointed following Ibrahim Mohamed Solih's inauguration as president.
Member of parliament (Lhaviyani Atoll; 1995-2009)
Solih Cabinet | |
|---|---|
Cabinet of the Maldives | |
 Cabinet of President Solih in November 2023 | |
| Date formed | 17 November 2018 |
| Date dissolved | 17 November 2023 |
| People and organisations | |
| President | Ibrahim Mohamed Solih |
| President's history | Member of parliament (Hinnavaru; 2009-2018) Member of parliament (Lhaviyani Atoll; 1995-2009) |
| Vice President | Faisal Naseem |
| No. of ministers | 18 (including AG) |
| Ministers removed | 5 resigned 1 dismissed |
| Member parties | Maldivian Democratic Party, Jumhooree Party & Adhaalath Party |
| Status in legislature | Majority government (2019–2023) |
| Opposition parties | PPM and PNC |
| Opposition leader | Abdulla Yameen (2018–2023) Mohamed Muizzu (2023) |
| History | |
| Election | 2018 presidential election |
| Advice and consent | People's Majlis |
| Predecessor | Yameen Cabinet |
| Successor | Muizzu Cabinet |
Ibrahim Mohamed Solih assumed office as President of the Maldives on 17 November 2023. The cabinet ministers were also appointed on 17 November 2023.
Overview
President Solih's administration originally comprised up of 19 ministers along with the Attorney General in the cabinet.[1] The positions were distributed among politicians representing various political factions.[2] Following the appointments of ministers, Solih submitted the names of ministers to the People's Majlis for approval.[2]
On 11 June 2020, Ibrahim Mohamed Solih dissolved the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development, along with the dissolution, the Ministry of National Planning and Infrastructure was renamed to the Ministry of National Planning, Housing and Infrastructure.[3]
On 5 May 2021, the Ministry of Communications, Science and Technology was dissolved and the president renamed the Ministry of Environment to the Ministry of Environment, Climate Change and Technology.[4]
Composition
| Position | Portrait | Name | Term in office | Ref | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Took office | Left office | ||||
| President, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces |  |
Ibrahim Mohamed Solih | 17 November 2018 | 17 November 2023 | [5] |
| Vice President |  |
Faisal Naseem | 17 November 2018 | 17 November 2023 | [6] |
| Attorney General |  |
Ibrahim Riffath | 17 November 2018 | 17 November 2023 | [1] |
| Minister of Foreign Affairs |  |
Abdulla Shahid | 17 November 2018 | 17 November 2023 | [1] |
| Minister of Defence |  |
Mariya Ahmed Didi | 17 November 2018 | 17 November 2023 | [1] |
| Minister of Home Affairs |  |
Sheikh Imran Abdulla | 17 November 2018 | 17 November 2023 | [1] |
| Minister of Finance |  |
Ibrahim Ameer | 17 November 2018 | 17 November 2023 | [1] |
| Minister of National Planning, Housing and Infrastructure |  |
Mohamed Aslam | 17 November 2018 | 17 November 2023 | [1][7] |
| Minister of Health | .jpg) |
Ahmed Naseem | 22 October 2020 | 17 November 2023 | [8] |
| Minister of Education |  |
Aishath Ali | 17 November 2018 | 17 November 2023 | [1] |
| Minister of Tourism |  |
Abdulla Mausoom | 6 August 2020 | 17 November 2023 | [9] |
| Ministry of Economic Development |  |
Fayyaz Ismail | 17 November 2018 | 17 November 2023 | [1] |
| Minister of Fisheries, Marine Resources and Agriculture |  |
Hussain Rasheed Hassan | 5 May 2021 | 17 November 2023 | [10] |
| Minister of Islamic Affairs | Ahmed Zahir Ali | 17 November 2018 | 17 November 2023 | [1] | |
| Minister of Youth, Sports, and Community Empowerment |  |
Ahmed Mahloof | 17 November 2018 | 17 November 2023 | [1] |
| Minister of Gender, Family, and Social Services |  |
Aishath Mohamed DIdi | 9 February 2020 | 17 November 2023 | [11] |
| Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation |  |
Aishath Nahula | 17 November 2018 | 17 November 2023 | [1] |
| Minister of Environment, Climate Change and Technology |  |
Aminath Shauna | 5 May 2021 | 17 November 2023 | [10] |
| Minister of Arts, Culture, and Heritage |  |
Yumna Maumoon | 17 November 2018 | 17 November 2023 | [1] |
Former ministers
| Position | Portrait | Name | Term in office | Replacement | Ref | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Took office | Left office | |||||
| Minister of Communication Science and Technology |  |
Mohamed Maleeh Jamal | 17 November 2018 | 1 March 2021 | Fayyaz Ismail (acting), later dissolved | [12][4] |
| Minister of Health |  |
Abdulla Ameen | 17 November 2018 | 21 October 2020 | Mohamed Aslam (acting), Ahmed Naseem | [13] |
| Minister of Tourism |  |
Ali Waheed | 17 November 2018 | 9 July 2020 | Fayyaz Ismail (acting), Abdulla Mausoom | [14] |
| Minister of Fisheries, Marine Resources and Agriculture |  |
Zaha Waheed | 17 November 2018 | 5 May 2021 | Hussain Rasheed Hassan | [15] |
| Minister of Environment | |
Hussain Rasheed Hassan | 17 November 2018 | 5 May 2021 | Aminath Shauna | [10] |
| Minister of Housing and Urban Development |  |
Aminath Athifa | 17 November 2018 | 11 June 2020 | None, as the ministry was dissolved. | [16] |
| Minister of Gender, Family and Social Services |  |
Shidhatha Shareef | 17 November 2018 | 6 February 2020 | Aishath Mohamed Didi | [17] |