Abdul Raheem Abdul Latheef
Lieutenant General (Rtd) Abdul Raheem Abdul Latheef | |
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Official portrait, 2024 | |
| Ambassador of the Maldives to Turkey | |
| Assumed office 3 July 2024 | |
| Appointed by | Mohamed Muizzu |
| Chief of Defence Force | |
| In office 17 November 2023 – 17 April 2024 | |
| Appointed by | Mohamed Muizzu |
| Deputy | Ibrahim Hilmy |
| Preceded by | Abdulla Shamaal |
| Succeeded by | Ibrahim Hilmy |
| Vice Chief of Defence Force | |
| In office 12 December 2018 – 17 November 2023 | |
| Appointed by | Ibrahim Mohamed Solih |
| Preceded by | Ahmed Shahid |
| Succeeded by | Ibrahim Hilmy |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 17 April 1964 Galolhu, Malé, Maldives |
| Children | 1 |
| Education | Majeediyya School |
| Alma mater | Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Maldives |
| Branch/service | Maldives National Defence Force |
| Years of service | 39 |
| Battles/wars | 1988 Maldives coup attempt |
Lieutenant General (Rtd) Abdul Raheem Abdul Latheef (born 17 April 1964) is a retired officer of the Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF) who served as the Chief of Defence Force (CDF). He retired on 17 April 2024.