# Khadija Al Makhzoumi

Khadija Mohamed Al-Makhzoumi (Somali: Khadija Mohamed Al-makhzoumi, Arabic: خديجة محمد المخزومي) is a Somali/ diplomat and politician who currently serves as the Minister of Family & Human Rights Development 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.
* H.E Amb. Khadija Mohamed Al Makhzoumi at the Federal Government's ministerial meeting 2022.
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.
* Portrait of Amb. Khadija Al Makzoumi, 2020
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.
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## 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

## Achievements

Green Somalia Initiative
Green Climate Fund and Somalia: Accelerated USD 100 million investment partnership
Reform of the international financial architecture and the role of GCF
Somalia joins Global Green Growth Institute
Launch of the Climate, Environment, Peace, and Security Declaration and Initiative
Minister Khadija has banned single-use plastics, effective October 1, 2024
Somalia’s first Minister of Environment and Climate Change Khadija Mohamed Almakhzoumi visited Finland this week on the invitation of Minister Maria Ohisalo
Somalia’s First Environment Minister Khadija Almakhzoumi Visits Finland to Strengthen Climate Cooperation
FAO Director-General and Somali Minister Discuss Strategic Collaboration on Climate Action and Development
Khadija Mohamed Al-Makhzoumi Calls for Global Action on Somalia’s Climate Crisis and Seeks Mary Robinson’s Support
Adapting to the Climate Crisis in East Africa
Somalia's Minister of Environment & Climate Change Calls Urgent Action at Climate Mobility Summit