Early Career and Government Service
Fatuhullah began his public service career on the 18th of November 1969, as a teacher at Majeediyya School. He became the Minister of External Affairs during the presidency of Ibrahim Nasir, on 14th March 1978.
When Maumoon Abdul Qayyoom became President, Fatuhullah was appointed as Minister of External Affairs, towards the end of 1978. He remained at that position until his resignation in July 2005. After resignation, he served as Special Advisor to the President.
In his obituary Haveeru daily described him as father of Maldives foreign diplomacy.
Fatuhullah also served as Minister of State for Planning and Environment at one time. He also was the President’s Member at the People’s Majlis for a long time.
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