Maldives President Meets Pakistani Deputy PM During Official Visit to Strengthen Bilateral Ties

President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu received a courtesy call from Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar during his official visit to Pakistan. The meeting took place as part of the President's state visit from 20 to 22 October, at the invitation of Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif. During the meeting, the two leaders discussed bilateral relations. President Muizzu expressed gratitude for the warm welcome and hospitality, and reiterated the Maldives' desire to further strengthen ties for mutual benefit. Deputy Prime Minister Dar conveyed greetings from Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. The talks highlighted the importance of strengthening relations in trade, investment, education, climate change, and tourism. The Deputy Prime Minister also welcomed the participation of Maldivian businessmen in the Maldives-Pakistan Business Forum, expressing hope that the forum would create new opportunities and further ties between the business communities of the two countries.