President Dr Mohamed Muizzu and First Lady Sajidha Mohamed have concluded their state visit to Pakistan, held at the invitation of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, marking 60 years of diplomatic relations between the Maldives and Pakistan.
In a statement following the visit, Muizzu thanked Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari, Prime Minister Sharif, the government and the people of Pakistan for the warm welcome and hospitality extended to him, his wife and his delegation.
Describing the visit as a defining moment in bilateral relations, Muizzu said both countries had agreed to open a new chapter in their longstanding friendship, with a focus on expanding economic cooperation and delivering tangible benefits for their people.
A key objective outlined during the visit is to increase bilateral trade from USD 13 million to USD 200 million within the next two yearsl. The Maldives–Pakistan Business Forum, attended by Muizzu and Sharif, was also highlighted as a platform for encouraging investment and strengthening business partnerships.
The visit also saw the exchange of 20 memoranda of understanding (MoUs), reflecting both countries’ commitment to expanding cooperation across areas of mutual interest.
Muizzu said he was leaving Islamabad with cherished memories and renewed confidence in the future of relations between the two countries, adding that their six decades of friendship would serve as a foundation for taking the partnership to new heights.
The state visit forms part of broader efforts by the Maldives and Pakistan to deepen diplomatic, economic and people-to-people ties.
