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It's Official: President Set to Visit Pakistan

Adhuham 18th October 2026, 01:04 PM 1 min read
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His Excellency President Dr Mohamed Muizzu will undertake a State Visit to Pakistan from 20 to 22 October 2026, at the invitation of His Excellency Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan.

During the visit, President Dr Muizzu is scheduled to meet President His Excellency Asif Ali Zardari, Prime Minister His Excellency Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif and other senior Pakistani officials.

He will also hold official talks with Prime Minister Sharif to strengthen the close relations between the Maldives and Pakistan. Following the talks, the two leaders will witness the exchange of several memoranda of understanding (MoUs) covering various areas of cooperation.

The visit marks the first high-level visit between the two countries in a decade and comes as the Maldives and Pakistan commemorate the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations on 26 July 1966.

President Dr Muizzu remains dedicated to the Maldives First foreign policy, which prioritises close relations with neighbouring countries and active international engagement to strengthen bilateral partnerships that drive the nation’s development and progress.

The President will be accompanied on the State Visit by First Lady Sajidha Mohamed and a delegation comprising Cabinet Ministers and senior Government officials.