President Highlights Opportunity to Deepen Relations as Pakistan Visit Begins

President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has affirmed that his state visit to Pakistan will bolster diplomatic ties between the two nations.

He shared the comments on social media upon landing in Pakistan for the three-day official trip.

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Calling the trip a privilege, President Muizzu conveyed his appreciation to the Pakistani government and citizens for the grand ceremonial reception provided to his delegation.

The President expressed confidence that the planned discussions and engagements would solidify bilateral relations, foster deeper collaboration, and drive forward key objectives shared by both countries.

President Muizzu accepted an invitation from Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif to undertake the visit. Representing the first top-level diplomacy between the two nations in ten years, the trip includes bilateral negotiations, a targeted business forum, and the signing of several agreements to broaden cooperation across key areas.

The visit, undertaken at the invitation of Pakistani Prime Minister Mian Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, marks the first high-level presidential visit between the Maldives and Pakistan in over a decade. It also coincides with the 60th anniversary of the establishment of formal diplomatic relations between the two countries, which began on 26 July 1966.

According to the President’s Office, President Muizzu, accompanied by First Lady Sajidha Mohamed, a delegation of cabinet ministers, and senior government officials, received a formal ceremonial welcome upon arrival in the capital.

officials. The leadership scheduled the exchange of several Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) across multiple sectors following official discussions.

Economic cooperation forms a central pillar of the visit, government officials note. On 22 October, both governments will host a two-hour bilateral business forum in Pakistan, bringing together approximately 300 participants, including business leaders and official delegates from both countries, to explore trade and investment opportunities.

As per the President’s Office, the visit directly reflects the administration’s “Maldives First” foreign policy, which emphasises active regional engagement and key strategic partnerships to drive national economic growth and diplomatic stability.

The state visit highlights a six-decade-long relationship rooted in shared history, cultural ties, and mutual support in human resource development.