Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, met Maldivian President Dr Mohamed Muizzu in Islamabad on Wednesday, as the two sides discussed regional security and ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation.
According to Pakistan’s state broadcaster, Radio Pakistan, the meeting focused on matters of mutual interest, the regional security environment and closer cooperation between the Maldives and Pakistan.
Both sides highlighted the importance of strengthening defence ties, institutional linkages and professional exchanges between the two countries.
President Muizzu praised the professionalism of Pakistan’s Armed Forces and their efforts to promote regional peace and stability. Munir reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to peace and stability in the region.
The Maldivian President’s Office also confirmed the meeting, describing it as a courtesy call held on Wednesday night and highlighting the longstanding fraternal ties between the Maldives and Pakistan.
The meeting took place during Muizzu’s state visit to Pakistan from October 20 to 22, as the two countries marked 60 years of diplomatic relations.
During the visit, the two governments exchanged 20 memoranda of understanding covering several areas of cooperation, including defence and maritime security.
The defence agreements form part of broader efforts by the Maldives and Pakistan to strengthen bilateral relations and expand cooperation across multiple sectors.
