Maldives President to Visit Pakistan on October 20 in First Official Visit in 11 Years

Maldives President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu will pay an official visit to Pakistan from October 20 to 22, marking the first official visit to Pakistan by a Maldivian president in 11 years. The last official visit by a Maldivian president to Pakistan was made by President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom on May 6–7, 2015, during which he held meetings with Pakistani leaders. According to Pakistan’s Foreign Office, President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu will visit Pakistan at the invitation of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, accompanied by a high-level delegation. During the visit, the leadership of both countries will discuss ways to further strengthen bilateral relations and expand cooperation across various sectors.

The Foreign Office said President Muizzu will meet President Asif Ali Zardari, while an official banquet will also be hosted in his honor. The Maldivian president will also meet Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif for restricted and delegation-level talks. The meetings will review bilateral relations between Pakistan and the Maldives and address a range of issues of mutual interest. According to the Foreign Office, discussions are expected to focus on enhancing cooperation in trade, investment, health, education, tourism, agriculture and defance. The two sides will also explore opportunities to strengthen maritime security, address climate change and promote people-to-people contacts. The Pakistani and Maldivian leaders are also expected to exchange views on regional and international developments. Agreements and memorandums of understanding are expected to be signed to further expand cooperation between the two countries in various fields.

Pakistan-Maldives Business Forum to Be Held

According to the Foreign Office, the Pakistan-Maldives Business Forum will also be held during the visit. The forum aims to bring business communities from both countries closer together and identify new opportunities for trade and investment. The visit is being viewed as an important step towards strengthening friendly relations between Pakistan and the Maldives, expanding economic cooperation and exploring