Dr. Abdulla Khaleel, Maldives’ Foreign Minister, was questioned on the absence of a ban on Israeli passports, decided on June 2, 2024. He noted that amendments to the Immigration Act are required and are currently being reviewed by Parliament. Despite highlighting the government’s support for Palestine, he did not provide reasons for the legislative delays.
In a recent inquiry, Dr. Abdulla Khaleel, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Maldives, was unable to clarify why a ban on Israeli passports had not yet been implemented. This question was raised by MP Mohamed Ibrahim, highlighting the responsibilities outlined in Article 7(d) of the Maldives Foreign Service Act, which stipulates the minister’s role in advising the president on diplomatic recognition and relations with foreign states.
In conclusion, while Minister Khaleel indicated that a decision to ban Israeli passports was made and necessary amendments are pending, he did not address the delay in parliamentary progress or the lack of urgency in expediting the process. Nonetheless, he reaffirmed the Maldivian government’s longstanding support for Palestinian rights and their active involvement in international advocacy and legal matters concerning Palestine.
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