Abdulla Shahid
Abdulla Shahid, (; born 26 May 1962) is a Maldivian politician, diplomat, and public servant. He is currently the president-the second highest official of the
Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) and previously served as
Minister of Foreign Affairs from 2018 to 2023. From 2021 to 2022, he served as President of the 76th session of the
United Nations General Assembly, becoming the first Maldivian to be elected to the role.
Shahid has held a range of senior positions in government and parliament over a four-decade career, including
Speaker of the People's Majlis (2009–2014) and multiple terms as a Member of Parliament. He is known for his contributions to multilateral diplomacy, democratic governance, and constitutional reform in the Maldives.
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