Malaysia’s Honorary Consul in the Maldives Receives Exequatur
Malaysia’s recently appointed honorary consul in the Maldives, Ragheb Ahmed Khalaf, received his exequatur on Monday, authorizing him to represent Malaysia in the country.
Role of Honorary Consuls
Maldives Foreign Minister Abdulla Khaleel emphasized the importance of honorary consuls in fostering closer relations and enhancing people-to-people contact between the Maldives and the countries they represent. Honorary consuls, who are not professional diplomats, can assist in consular and other services and may act as eyes and ears of the countries that appoint them.
Malaysia’s Diplomatic Representation
Malaysia’s High Commissioner to the Maldives and Sri Lanka, Badli Hisham Adam, is based in Colombo, the capital of Sri Lanka. However, with the appointment of Ragheb Ahmed Khalaf as honorary consul, Malaysia now has a representative in the Maldives who can provide assistance and support to Malaysian citizens and businesses.
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Conclusion
The appointment of Ragheb Ahmed Khalaf as Malaysia’s honorary consul in the Maldives is a significant step in enhancing bilateral relations between the two countries. As an honorary consul, he will play a crucial role in promoting people-to-people contact and fostering closer ties between Malaysia and the Maldives.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is an honorary consul?
A: An honorary consul is a non-professional diplomat who represents a country in a specific region or country.
Q: What is the role of an honorary consul?
A: An honorary consul can assist in consular and other services and may act as eyes and ears of the country that appoints them.
Q: Who is Ragheb Ahmed Khalaf?
A: Ragheb Ahmed Khalaf is Malaysia’s recently appointed honorary consul in the Maldives.
Q: Where is Badli Hisham Adam based?
A: Badli Hisham Adam, Malaysia’s High Commissioner to the Maldives and Sri Lanka, is based in Colombo, the capital of Sri Lanka.