Maldives President Muizzu on 3-Day State Visit to Pakistan — First in 11 Years
Maldives President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu is on a three-day state visit to Pakistan from October 20 to 22, marking the first visit by a Maldivian president to Pakistan in 11 years and coinciding with 60 years of diplomatic relations between the two countries.
Warm welcome in Islamabad
President Muizzu was accorded a 21-gun salute upon his arrival in Islamabad on October 20. A formal welcome ceremony is scheduled at the Prime Minister’s House on Wednesday, where he will hold official talks with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.
Talks, MoUs and business forum
During the visit, the two sides are expected to sign several memorandums of understanding covering trade, investment and people-to-people contacts. A Pakistan-Maldives Business Forum is also on the agenda, aimed at boosting economic cooperation between the two countries.
Banquet hosted by President Zardari
President Asif Ali Zardari will host a state banquet in honour of the visiting dignitary. Officials from both countries say the visit will open a new chapter in bilateral relations, with cooperation in tourism, fisheries and education among the key areas of discussion.
Sources: Foreign Office Pakistan, Dawn, PTV News