Khadija Al Makhzoumi

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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.

Khadija Mohamed Al-Makhzoumi
خديجة محمد المخزومي
Minister of Environment and Climate Change Somalia
In office
09 August 2022 – Present
PresidentHassan Sheikh Mohamud
Prime MinisterHamza Abdi Barre
MP of the Somali House of representatives
In office
25 February 2022 – Present
Constituency Shangani District, Benadir Region
Somali Ambassador to Pakistan
In office
24 July 2016 – 08 March 2022
PresidentHassan Sheikh Mohamud
Prime MinisterOmar Abdirashid Ali Sharmarke
Preceded byCabdisalaan Xaaji Axmed Dhabancad
Succeeded byShirwac Cabdullahi Ibrahim
Somali Ambassador to Iraq
In office
21 June 2015 – 19 May 2016
PresidentHassan Sheikh Mohamud
Prime MinisterOmar Abdirashid Ali Sharmarke
Preceded byIsse Ali Mohamed (Isse Dhere)
Succeeded byAbdullahi Sheikh Mohamed
Charge d`Affairs Somali Embassy in Iraq
In office
04 February 2013 – 03 April 2015
Former Senior Political Adviser, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Somalia
In office
06 May 2011 – 17 January 2013
Counsellor Somali Embassy in Malaysia
In office
12 December 2012 – 2 February 2013
Liasson Office United Kingdom, Federal Government of Somalia
In office
18 January 2009 – 27 November 2011
Personal details
BornMogadishu, Somali Republic
NationalityBritish-Somali
EducationMBA, Anglia Ruskin University | Master of Business Administration, UK
University of Southampton | Bachelor of Business Administration, UK

Career

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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.[1] She was assigned to the office on 2 April 2015.[2] In 2016 she was appointed as the Ambassador of Somalia to Pakistan.[3]

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

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Amb. Khadija's background and educational journey have played a pivotal role in shaping her diplomatic career. Amidst the turmoil of the 1991 Somali civil war, she and her family were forced to flee their homeland for safety. They moved to Egypt, where she completed her primary education.

Recognizing the importance of education in her personal and professional growth, Khadija's determination led her to the United Kingdom in 1995. Where she sought refuge in and embarked on her higher education journey. In the UK, Khadija pursued her studies, immersing herself in an environment that nurtured her intellectual curiosity and passion for diplomacy.

Amb. Khadija holds a Bachelor of Business Management from Southampton University in the United Kingdom, a Master of Business Administration from Anglia Ruskin University in the United Kingdom, and is currently pursuing a PhD in Peace, Governance, and Development with a specialization in Climate Diplomacy from the United Nations University for Peace in Costa Rica.

Amb. Khadija is fluent in English, Arabic, and Somali, and can speak Urdu. She was born in Somalia and has a British nationality.

Awards

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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.

References

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  1. ^ "Somali cabinet appoints five new ambassadors". Goobjoog. 2 April 2015. Retrieved 4 April 2015.
  2. ^ "Former Senior politician named new Ambassador to Kenya". Halganka. 3 April 2015. Archived from the original on 9 April 2015. Retrieved 4 April 2015.
  3. ^ "Ambassador's Biography". Somali Empassy. Retrieved 31 July 2019.


"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.