President Dr Mohamed Muizzu will make a state visit to Pakistan from 20 to 22 October at the invitation of Pakistani Prime Minister Mian Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif.
During the visit, President Muizzu is scheduled to meet Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and other senior officials. The President will also hold official talks with Prime Minister Sharif to further strengthen the close ties between the Maldives and Pakistan, the President’s Office said.
Following the talks, the two leaders will witness the exchange of several memoranda of understanding aimed at enhancing cooperation between the two countries in various fields.
The visit marks the first time a Maldivian President has visited Pakistan in the past decade. It also coincides with the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the Maldives and Pakistan. Diplomatic relations between the two countries were established on 26 July 1966.
The President’s foreign policy is guided by the ‘Maldives First’ principle, which prioritises close relations with neighbouring countries and active engagement in the international arena to build bilateral partnerships that support the Maldives’ development and progress.
President Muizzu will be accompanied by First Lady Sajidha Mohamed, members of the Cabinet and senior government officials, the President’s Office said.