His Excellency Mohammad Ishaq Dar, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, paid a courtesy call on His Excellency President Dr Mohamed Muizzu today.
Deputy Prime Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar welcomed President Dr Muizzu to Islamabad on his first State Visit, which coincides with the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the Maldives and Pakistan.
During the call, the President expressed his gratitude for the warm welcome and hospitality extended to him and his delegation. He underscored the importance of strengthening and consolidating relations between the two countries, noting that opportunities exist across various sectors to further enhance bilateral cooperation. He also highlighted the shared Islamic identity of the Maldives and Pakistan as an important foundation for strengthening their ties.
In response, the Deputy Prime Minister reaffirmed Pakistan’s readiness to further strengthen bilateral relations between the two brotherly countries across key areas of mutual interest. He noted that the exchange of Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) between the two countries reflects their shared commitment to expanding cooperation.
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu and First Lady Sajidha Mohamed are undertaking a State Visit to Pakistan from 20 to 22 October, at the invitation of His Excellency Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, Prime Minister of Pakistan.