First Ladies of Maldives and Pakistan Reaffirm Commitment to Empowering Vulnerable Communities

The First Ladies of the Maldives and Pakistan have reaffirmed their shared commitment to close cooperation on key social priorities and the continued advancement of vulnerable communities, following official discussions at Aiwan-e-Sadr in Islamabad.

First Lady Sajidha Mohamed met with Pakistani First Lady and National Assembly Member Aseefa Bhutto Zardari on the sidelines of President Dr Mohamed Muizzu’s state visit. 

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Welcoming the Maldivian delegation, Ms Zardari expressed satisfaction at the opportunity for bilateral engagement, while First Lady Sajidha expressed gratitude for the hospitality extended to the delegation and commended Ms Zardari’s sustained public health advocacy, particularly in women’s health awareness.

The discussions focused on strengthening collaboration across education, healthcare delivery, and community well-being, with specific emphasis on preventive healthcare initiatives, addressing non-communicable diseases, and promoting healthy lifestyles. 

Both First Ladies also underscored their joint commitment to championing the empowerment of women and girls by dismantling socio-economic barriers to education, participation, and leadership roles.

President Muizzu is undertaking the three-day State Visit from 20 to 22 October at the invitation of Pakistani Prime Minister Mian Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif.

 Accompanied by First Lady Sajidha and a high-level delegation, the visit marks the first Maldivian presidential trip to Pakistan in over a decade.