Parliament Passes His Majesty’s Diplomatic Service Bill 2025

The Legislative Assembly has passed the His Majesty’s Diplomatic Service Bill 2025, formally establishing the structure, operations, and responsibilities of His Majesty’s Diplomatic Services.

The Bill aims to modernize and strengthen the framework for the conduct and implementation of diplomatic and consular relations, while also enhancing oversight of immigration in alignment with national interests.

The Bill includes Establishment of His Majesty’s Diplomatic Services, Creation of the Diplomatic Services Board, Administrative Provisions, Appointment of Overseas Representatives, Regulatory Powers and Transitional Matters

The key objective of the Bill is to formally legislate the operations and functions of His Majesty’s Diplomatic Services, previously known as the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. To regulate the conduct of diplomatic and consular relations. To manage immigration services in accordance with the national interest, as determined by His Majesty and Cabinet.

As part of the reforms, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs—formerly listed in Schedule I of the Public Service Act—is repealed and replaced by His Majesty’s Diplomatic Services, now established under Schedule 2 of the same Act.

Upon commencement of the Act, all employees, assets, records, and obligations of the former Ministry of Foreign Affairs will be transferred to the newly established Diplomatic Services.