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Khadija Mohamed Al-Makhzoumi (Somali: Khadija Mohamed Al-makhzoumi, Arabic: خديجة محمد المخزومي) is a Somali/British diplomat and politician who currently serves as the Minister of Environment and Climate Change in Somalia and also a member of the Federal Parliament of Somalia's House of the People.
Career
She assumed office as Minister of Environment and Climate change on August 9, 2022, and is responsible for developing and implementing environmental policies, strategies, laws, and regulations in the country. She was the Ambassador of Somalia to Iraq, based at the Somali embassy in Baghdad. She was assigned to the office on 2 April 2015. In 2016 she was appointed as the Ambassador of Somalia to Pakistan.
Prior to her appointment as Minister of Environment and Climate Change, Amb. Khadija served as Somalia's Ambassador to Pakistan from 2016 to 2022. She has also held several other diplomatic positions, including Somalia's Ambassador to Iraq, head of the Somali embassy in Iraq, a political advisor to the Arab League, and a senior political advisor to the Somali Ministry of Foreign Affairs. She also served as a counsellor at the Somali embassy in Malaysia.
As her time as the Somali Ambassador to Pakistan, Mrs. Khadija was honored with the prestigious Global Ambassador Award. This distinguished recognition highlighted her exceptional contributions and unwavering dedication to fostering diplomacy and international relations. Throughout her tenure, Mrs. Khadija played a vital role in nurturing positive relationships between Somalia and the global community. The presentation of the Global Ambassador Award served as a testament to her exemplary leadership and diplomatic skills during her time as the Somali Ambassador to Pakistan.
During her tenure as the Somali Ambassador to Pakistan, Khadija played a significant role in strengthening bilateral relations between the two countries. One notable achievement was the signing of a $10.5 million accord between Pakistan and Somalia for the implementation of an identification system. This agreement, inked in May 2018, aimed to enhance administrative processes and improve security measures in Somalia. Khadija's efforts in facilitating this agreement showcased her diplomatic skills and commitment to promoting cooperation and development between nations.
Being a young and energetic diplomat, Ambassador Khadija Mohamed Al-Makhzoumi is one of the most mindful diplomats that Somalia has ever produced. She joined the Somali Ministry of Foreign Affairs in 2008. In 2008-09, she offered her services as Liaison's Office in the U.K., Ministry of Diaspora, Somalia. From 2010-Jun to 2011, she served as Counselor, Somalia Embassy, Malaysia. Later on, from 2011 to 2013, Ambassador Khadija Mohamed Al-Makhzoumi was deployed as the Senior Political Adviser, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Somalia.
Education and background
Awards
As a result of outstanding contribution towards building Pakistan’s strong partnership with Somalia, on behalf of the people of Pakistan, Diplomatic Insight Group conferred an award to Amb. Khadija Mohamed Al Makhzoumi, Ambassador of Somalia to Pakistan. This was a humble tribute to her hard work and commitment to Pakistan-Somalia relations.
Global Ambassador Award
Africa Sustainability Outliers Award 2023
References
"Germany Clears Somalia's Debt to IFAD". Retrieved 2022-11-16.
"Somali Ambassador to Pakistan ink $10.5m accord for ID system". Retrieved 2018-05-24.
"Amb. Khadija honored with Global Ambassador Award". Retrieved 2021-11-25.
"KHADIJA MOHAMED ALMAKHZOUMI: SOMALIA FOR ENHANCED RELATIONS WITH PAKISTAN". Retrieved 2017-09-10.
"Pakistan, Somalia agree to enhance mutual cooperation". Retrieved 2018-03-29.
