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Foreign Minister Samad has Passed Away

Foreign Minister Samad has Passed Away

25 August 2013, Male'; Minister of Foreign Affairs H. E. Dr. Abdul Samad Abdullah has passed away tonight at 4:05 Singapore time, while being treated at the Mount Elizabeth Hospital in Singapore.



He was admitted at the hospital on 20th August 2013. Minister Samad is survived by his wife Ameena Ali and three children.

The funeral of Foreign Minister Samad would be held today after Noon prayers in Singapore.

ENDS.

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Fathulla Jameel Building, Malé, 20077, Republic of Maldives, | Tel Number: 00960 332-3400  |  Emergency Contact: 00960 798-3400