Maldives President to Visit Pakistan from October 20 to 22

ISLAMABAD: Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu will visit Pakistan from October 20 to 22 at the invitation of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, the Foreign Office said.

According to the Foreign Office, the Maldivian president will be accompanied by the First Lady, cabinet ministers and a high-level delegation comprising senior officials.

During the visit, President Muizzu will meet President Asif Ali Zardari and hold talks with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif at both delegation-level and restricted formats.

The Foreign Office spokesperson said the two leaders would review all aspects of bilateral relations and exchange views on regional and international developments of mutual interest.

The visit will also feature the Pakistan-Maldives Business Forum, aimed at promoting trade and investment ties between the two countries.

Discussions are expected to cover cooperation in trade, investment, health, education, tourism, agriculture, defence and maritime security.

Several agreements and memoranda of understanding in various sectors are also expected to be signed during the visit.

According to the Foreign Office, the visit will mark the first official visit to Pakistan by a Maldivian president in 11 years.