President Muizzu meets Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari

President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu met with Pakistan's President Asif Ali Zardari on 21 October 2026 at Aiwan-e-Sadr, the official presidential residence in Pakistan. According to the President's Office, President Muizzu and First Lady Sajidha Mohammed were welcomed by President Zardari and First Lady Asifa Bhutto Zardari, who is also a member of the National Assembly. The President and First Lady held separate meetings with the Pakistani President and his wife during the visit. President Zardari warmly welcomed President Muizzu and thanked him for making the visit, saying the trip would further strengthen the ties between the two countries. In his remarks, President Muizzu thanked Pakistan for the hospitality extended to the Maldivian delegation. He reflected on the historical and fraternal relations between the two nations and said cooperation in trade, education, health and training would be further strengthened. The two leaders also discussed ways to deepen cooperation at both bilateral and international levels. President Zardari noted the progress of the Maldives' tourism industry and expressed confidence that the agreements signed on the day would further cement ties between the two countries. He also said the people of Pakistan are happy that the visit, made after a long interval, would help strengthen the relationship. The meeting concluded with both sides renewing their commitment to further strengthening the long-standing close relationship between the Maldives and Pakistan.