Maldives and Pakistan Discuss Key Areas of Regional and International Cooperation

The Maldives and Pakistan held important discussions today covering key areas including regional and international relations. The talks took place between Maldivian President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu and Pakistani Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif during President Muizzu's ongoing official visit to Pakistan. The meeting was held this morning at the Prime Minister House in Islamabad. During the meeting, President Muizzu expressed gratitude for the warm hospitality extended to the Maldivian delegation by Pakistan. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif also welcomed the President and the delegation. The two leaders highlighted the historic friendship between the two nations and discussed strengthening ties in trade, investment, health, education, environment, tourism, fisheries, agriculture, youth, and sports. They also discussed cooperation in defence and security, training, and capacity building, as well as regional and international relations. President Muizzu thanked the Prime Minister for Pakistan's assistance to the Maldives' 'Five Million Trees' programme. Concluding the discussions, both leaders agreed to further strengthen cooperation on shared priorities in the international arena. This includes a target to increase bilateral trade from the current 13 million US dollars to 200 million US dollars within the next two years. President Muizzu's official visit to Pakistan is taking place at the invitation of Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif and is expected to conclude tomorrow.