President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has extended a message of condolence following the passing of late Hassan Sobir, recipient of the Order of the Distinguished Rule of Izzuddin (O.D.R.I.).
In a message posted on X, President Dr Mohamed Muizzu expressed his profound sorrow upon receiving the news of Sobir’s passing, describing it as a significant loss to the nation.
The President highlighted Sobir’s decades of service to the nation, noting his contributions across key sectors of the national economy, including tourism, fisheries, and agriculture. He also commended his remarkable work in the foreign service, as well as his role in the planning and implementation of numerous development projects that have been instrumental to the country’s progress.
Sobir was conferred the Order of the Distinguished Rule of Izzuddin (O.D.R.I.) during the official reception held to mark this year’s Independence Day.
His decades-long service to the nation was marked by ambitious contributions across various sectors of the economy, particularly tourism, fisheries, and agriculture. He also played a pivotal role in shaping and executing development projects, in addition to his distinguished career in the foreign service.
He began his public service on 7 February 1973. At the time of his passing, Sobir was serving as the Ambassador of the Maldives to Japan under the administration of President Dr Mohamed Muizzu.
The President concluded his message by extending prayers to Almighty Allah (SWT) to grant late Hassan Sobir’s soul eternal peace in Jannah, and offered his heartfelt solace to the bereaved family during this difficult time.