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  The Sunday Times : Plus   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
That is a common occurrence in the office of 59-year-old Fathulla Jameel, Foreign Minister of the Republic of Maldives.
Jameel's wit and humour have won for him not only a fan club of Foreign Ministers and diplomats world-wide, but also created a network, which like satellite television, spreads instantly humorous tales to take the drudgery out of the monotony of diplomatic routine.
Jameel found the airline he was travelling had planned to spring a surprise on him.
lakdiva.com /suntimes/011118/plus3.html   (1676 words)

  
 NameTraq | Last Name: Jameel
Tariq Jameel, a deputy inspector general of police, said the bomb in the car exploded soon after a firecracker was thrown from a passing car.
Tariq Jameel, a deputy inspector general of police, said the bomb in the car exploded soon after a small grenade was thrown from a passing vehicle and soldiers...
Jameel (23), a hardcore Jaish-e-Mohammed militant, was captured by Afghan security forces in an injured condition soon after the ouster of the Taliban and was...
nametraq.com /genealogy_jan04/J/Jameel.shtml   (2642 words)

  
 UNITED NATIONS: MALDIVES DISPUTES GRADUATION FROM LDC STATUS
According to some scientific predictions, the country could be wiped off the map by the year 2050 because of a projected sea-level rise caused by global warming.
Jameel also said that most of the LDCs continue to depend heavily on foreign aid while some others are constant victims of natural disasters not of their own creation.
Until such an index is formulated, Jameel said, the Committee should defer its decision to oust the four countries from the ranks of LDCs.
www.sunsonline.org /trade/process/followup/1998/10280598.htm   (864 words)

  
 Sleaze and Corruption Continues to Dog Gayoom's Administration
The scandal surrounds the behaviour of Fathulla Jameel, who was foreign minister under Gayoom for 27 years and remains a special advisor and close confidant of the president.
Leaked documents show Jameel writing to the Sultan of Brunei — on official Foreign Ministry paper — asking for personal financial assistance to help pay for medical treatment for his son.
A number of photographs, also revealed on the Dhivehi Observer, appear to show Fathulla Jameel and guests celebrating his birthday with beer and champagne on a Maldivian resort in 2003.
minivannews.com /news/news.php?id=1507   (405 words)

  
 Chinese, Maldives Foreign Ministers Hold Talks   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
Tang, in talks with visiting Foreign Minister Fathulla Jameel of the Maldives, said that China and Maldives enjoy traditional friendship.
Jameel said that his government attaches great importance to its relationship with China and regards China as its important friend.
Jameel expressed his gratitude for China's support to the Maldives both in bilateral and international arenas.
english.peopledaily.com.cn /english/200106/21/print20010621_73193.html   (174 words)

  
 Maldivian FM Meets Chinese Delegation   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
Maldivian Foreign Minister Fathulla Jameel met in Male Sunday with Wu Dawei, Chinese vice minister of foreign affairs who is heading a Chinese official delegation to review the aftermath of the tsunami and express the Chinese government's condolence to the government and people of the Maldives.
On behalf of the Maldivian government, Jameel expressed thanks to the Chinese government for providing aid to the Maldives after the country was hit by the tsunami.
Jameel also briefed the Chinese delegation on the rescue and relief operations being taken by the Maldivian government after the tsunami.
www.china.org.cn /english/international/117354.htm   (292 words)

  
 Haveeru Daily Online
Fathulla Jameel had served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs for over 27 years.
The President noted that, over the past 27 years, Fathulla Jameel had made an important contribution to enhancing national prestige of the Maldives in the international arena, in widening relations with the outside world, and in acquiring developmental assistance from the international donor community, including financial institutions.
During the meeting, Fathulla Jameel, Abdulla Hameed and Umar Zahir said that they were privileged to have had the opportunity to serve in the President’s Cabinet and thanked the President for the opportunity.
www.haveeru.com.mv /?page=engdetails&id=5195   (596 words)

  
 Addu Observer : Freedom Of Press » News online, world, international   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
Of critical importance is the case of the former Foreign Minister Fathulla Jameel.
The exposure of certain activities by Fathulla Jameel not only reveals a sleazy side to the man, but it also raises questions whether he may have compromised the National Security of the nation in his private dealings with leaders and dignitaries around the world.
The people have the right to know what gifts and assistance Fathulla Jameel may have privately received from foreign leaders and dignitaries and what Fathulla Jameel may have given them in return.
www.adduobserver.com /ao/publish/article_161.php   (364 words)

  
 Aljazeera.Net - Tsunami scientists' role criticised   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
Maldivian Foreign Minister Fathulla Jameel said on Sunday the death toll and damage in the Indian Ocean could have been minimised if authorities had been alerted when the tsunamis began after an undersea earthquake near Indonesia.
Jameel said the seven-member South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation, which had been due to hold a summit in Dhaka Sunday, would now discuss the tsunami tragedy affecting four member states when they hold the rescheduled meet on 7 February.
Climb a coconut tree?" Jameel said, adding that sea walls needed to be built on the main island Male.
english.aljazeera.net /NR/exeres/C01BB80D-F614-4DF0-B731-0D219526907D.htm   (404 words)

  
 Wu Yi holds talks with Maldivian FM   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
On his part, Jameel said that the Maldives and China enjoy close relationship on the basis of mutual understanding.
Jameel also expressed his hope that the two countries will further their cooperation in the fields of direct trade, investment and tourism.
Prior to their talks, Wu and Jameel were present at the foundation stone laying ceremony of the foreign ministry building which is donated by China.
english1.peopledaily.com.cn /200403/29/eng20040329_138780.shtml   (626 words)

  
 South Asia Monitor   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
Foreign Minister Fathulla Jameel on Thursday (Sept 2) said that though this decision has been taken by the Maldivian government, it was not yet clear how soon the High Commission can be opened.
He said that there are many administrative issues involved such as finding a location, personnel and allocating a budget.
Fathulla said that he called Indian external affairs minister Natwar Singh on Wednesday and informed him that Maldives has decided to open a High Commission in New Delhi as part of its efforts to strengthen ties between the two countries.
www.southasiamonitor.org /maldives/2004/sep/2mal2.shtml   (198 words)

  
 washingtonpost.com: Attack Slogans Are the Most Fun
The Loop Award for Enterprising Diplomacy for last week goes to Fathulla Jameel, foreign minister of the Maldives, a collection of 1,000 tiny coral islands.
Powell had to oblige, and Jameel (who had to take a boat to the airport, which is on its own island), got an hour with Powell.
Powell said even small countries are a help, and he credited Jameel for being in the "forefront of leading the effort" against terrorism.
www.washingtonpost.com /ac2/wp-dyn/A32199-2004Jul6?language=printer   (785 words)

  
 Maldives blames scientists, UN chief promises 'recovery plus'
The Maldives on Sunday blamed scientists for not sharing information that could have reduced the tsunami destruction across Asia as the UN secretary general vowed to improve infrastructure in hard-hit nations.
Maldivian Foreign Minister Fathulla Jameel said the death and damage in the Indian Ocean atoll nation could have been minimised if authorities had been alerted when the tsunamis began after an undersea earthquake near Indonesia.
Shortly after Jameel's criticism, the visiting UN Secretary General Kofi Annan said he wanted not just replacement of the infrastructure destroyed in the tsunami-ravaged regions, but better structures put up.
www.terradaily.com /2005/050109172100.b5g4ry1h.html   (724 words)

  
 Maldives Tsunami : Japan to give $16 million to the Maldives (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab5.csail.mit.edu)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
Japanese Foreign Minister Nobutaka Machimura explained the plan to Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Lakshman Kadirgamar and Maldivian Foreign Minister Fathulla Jameel in separate meetings in the Indonesian capital, according to the official.
In the talks held on the sidelines of a meeting of world leaders on the relief and reconstruction in the aftermath of the disaster, Machimura told the two that Japan will also assist them in their mid- to long-term plans, by for example giving more aid, the official said.
Jameel told Machimura that waves swept over his country, which consists of numerous islands, washing away the surface of farmlands and probably causing great harm to the agriculture industry, according to the official.
www.tsunami.maldiveisle.com.cob-web.org:8888 /maldives/tsunami_Maldives_Aid_30.htm   (232 words)

  
 Online edition of Daily News - News   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
He was happy to associate himself with the project as a friend of the Maldives with a long association with the country over the past 25 years.
Foreign Minister Jameel addressing the gathering stressed the long and memorable association he personally shared with Minister Fernando and he was happy to witness the political career of Minister Fernando on the rise.
He said Sri Lanka remained the only gateway for the Maldivians in the past for education and training and they were much grateful for Sri Lanka for assisting them in the field of education particularly after switching over to English education with teachers and curriculum developers and school administrators.
www.dailynews.lk /2004/01/21/new19.html   (630 words)

  
 South Asian Media Net
The Maldivian student association of Azhar university in Cairo was the place where this idea was floated, and where these activities were organised.
The leader was undoubtedly Maumoon Gayyoom, and the core people were Fathulla Jameel, Zahir Hussain, Ahmed Adam and so on.
Since they were educated in Arabic, they had a good knowledge of the Arabic language and had established connections with the Libyan and Iraqi regimes, and others, read more........
www.southasianmedia.net /profile/maldives/mv_politicalparties.cfm   (373 words)

  
 News India-Times.com, Online Edition
Foreign Ministers of the South Asian Association of Regional Cooperation (SAARC) countries pose for a group photo at the concluding session of their meeting in Islamabad on July 21.
From left, Lyonpo Khandu Wangchuk of Bhutan; K. Natwar Singh; Morshed Khan of Bangladesh; Khurshid Mehmood Kasuri of Pakistan; Fathulla Jameel of the Maldives; Prakash Sharn Mahat of Nepal; and Lakshman Kadirgamar of Sri Lanka.
Islamabad : Working with a new “spirit of dynamism,” the seven nations of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) on July 21 committed themselves to strengthening regional cooperation in diverse areas ranging from poverty alleviation and women’s empowerment to communication, energy and free trade.
www.newsindia-times.com /nit/2004/07/30/sa-top15.html   (529 words)

  
 maldives history timeline 1900-2006, fahuge tareek
She alleges that foreign minister Fathulla Jameel asked her husband Ismail Sadiq to seek re-election funds for Gayyoom from IBU Bangkok, Dongwon and other Korean companies.
Team of foreign observers organised by foreign minister Fathulla Jameel declare the elections free and fair.
Election fraud was evident in the figures given by the electoral commission and a Male' candidate, Zakariya Jameel, who complained in a public letter about the result, was charged with 'creating hatred among the people towards the government.' Voting is held again on Maakadoodhoo island.
www.maldivesculture.com /archive/maldives_history_timeline_20th_century.htm   (18026 words)

  
 PM seeks stronger ties with Maldives -DAWN - Top Stories; 21 July, 2004
ISLAMABAD, July 20: Prime Minister Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain on Tuesday underscored the need for enhancing bilateral relations with Maldives in all fields.
He was talking to Maldivian Foreign Minister Fathulla Jameel who paid a courtesy call on him.
The prime minister discussed with Mr Jameel matters relating to Saarc, bilateral ties as well as regional and international developments.
www.dawn.com /2004/07/21/top8.htm   (269 words)

  
 Reality Maldives local news
Qasim Ibrahim has been appointed as the Governor from the Maldives to the World Bank and International Monetary Fund (IMF).
Fathulla Jameel as the Governor to the World Bank, after Mr.
Jameel’s recent appointment as Special Advisor to the President.
www.realitymaldives.com /Archives/Sep/010_16.html   (297 words)

  
 Khaleej Times Online - Maldives for close links with UAE
ABU DHABI - The Maldives is looking forward to enhancing its bilateral relations with the UAE at various levels, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Fathulla Jameel, said in Abu Dhabi.
In a lecture at Zayed Centre for Coordination and Follow-Up, the minister lauded the efforts of the President, His Highness Shaikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, in enhancing these relations, adding that the UAE had set an example to be followed in terms of its transparency towards regional and international issues.
Mr Jameel said that his visit to the UAE comes within the framework of enhancing bilateral relations, adding that he was carrying a message to Shaikh Zayed from Maldives President Mamoon Abdul Qayyum, on issues of common concern.
www.khaleejtimes.com /DisplayArticle.asp?xfile=data/theuae/2003/June/theuae_June58.xml§ion=theuae&col=   (202 words)

  
 United Nations Daily Highlights 96-10-08
He said the existence of friendly and good neighbourly relations does not necessarily preclude the emergence of problems, adding that the best of political will, good will and good intentions are brought to bear in seeking solutions to any outstanding problems or new ones that may arise.
The Minister for Foreign Affairs of Maldives, Fathulla Jameel told the Assembly that the early entry into force of the Convention Against the Recruitment, Use, Financing and Training of Mercenaries would be a step forward in addressing the threats of terrorism.
He urged all states who have not yet done so, to ratify the Convention as early as possible.
www.hri.org /news/world/undh/96-10-08.undh.html   (1386 words)

  
 Cranial Cavity » Blog Archive » No Not Mama Nature, it’s Those Damm Scientists
The artcle doesn’t mention the US by name but considering it has the only tsunami warning center you know where the mud is supposed to stick.
Maybe a quick call to the Foreign Minister of Sri Lanka is in order asking why he didn’t warn you, and the rest of your islands citizens.
Not to be out done by FM Jameel’s bloviating “His Majesty” Kofi Annan is in country doing a little smoke blowing himself.
cranialcavity.net /wordpress/index.php/2005/01/10/no-not-mama-nature-its-those-damm-scientists   (546 words)

  
 Maldives Culture - Maldives government leaders, the Family and friends
He was held as a prisoner of conscience until his release in March.
Although he is only 52 years of age, Fathulla Jameel is the senior cabinet member of the Maldives.
At the time of writing some of the people who were framed are still under arrest.However the election was a success to the reform movement.About 15 young members were elected to the Citizens Majlis.The first round of arrests with the conspiracy of Binbi Force was after the election.Some of the arrested and sentenced are :Mr.
www.maldivesculture.com /govern01.html   (2314 words)

  
 .:: THE BANGLADESH OBSERVER - Net Edition ::.   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
Maldives President Maumoon Abdul Gayoom, who left here Monday, was represented by his Foreign Minister Fathulla Jameel.
On behalf of the SAARC leaders, Bangladesh Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia gave vote of thanks at the concluding session.
Objectives of the new accord include enhancing mutual trade, economic cooperation, eliminating trade barriers, facilitating cross-border movement of goods, promoting conditions for fair competition in the free-trade area and ensuring equitable benefits to the member states.
www.bangladeshobserveronline.com /new/2004/01/07/front.htm   (8672 words)

  
 Small Island States Swamped
UNITED NATIONS (IPS) - The tiny Indian Ocean island nation of Maldives, which depends primarily on fishing and tourism for its economic survival, is threatened with extinction because of a projected rise in sea level caused by global warming.
''My country is like a can of tuna fish,'' says Maldivian Foreign Minister Fathulla Jameel good-humouredly, ''because it comes with an expiry date.''
The United Nations says that climate change and the rising sea level pose ''a major threat to the very existence'' of small island developing states (SIDS) -- specifically the Maldives, Tuvalu and many other tiny islands in the Pacific, which may vanish from the face of the earth in the next 25 to 30 years.
www.aegis.com /news/ips/2004/IP040409.html   (1043 words)

  
 Pakistan Link Headlines   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
Mr McKinnon will also address the 10th anniversary conference of the Commonwealth Association for Public Administration and Management.
On 26 and 27 October, the Secretary-General will be in Maldives, where he will discuss the Government's proposed constitutional reforms with President Maumoon Abdul Gayoom and Foreign Minister Fathulla Jameel.
The Commonwealth has been asked by the Maldives Government to assist in its programme of democratic reforms.
www.pakistanlink.com /headlines/oct04/22/06.html   (346 words)

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