ISLAMABAD : President of the Republic of Maldives, H.E. Dr. Mohamed Muizzu, arrived in Islamabad on a three-day State Visit to Pakistan (20–22 October 2026), accompanied by First Lady Madam Sajidha Mohamed and a high-level delegation comprising Cabinet Ministers and senior officials.
Mr. Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry, Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs along with Ms. Wajiha Qamar, Federal Minister of State for Ministry of Federal Education & Professional Training warmly received the distinguished guests at the airport.
The visit, the first by a President of Maldives to Pakistan in eleven years, assumes special significance as the two brotherly countries celebrate 60 years of diplomatic relations.
The State Visit reflects the longstanding fraternal ties between Pakistan and Maldives and their shared commitment to further strengthening bilateral cooperation across diverse fields
Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar called on the President of Maldives, H.E. Dr. Mohamed Muizzu, in Islamabad today.
The DPM/FM conveyed warm greetings and best wishes from President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif to President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu. He warmly welcomed the President and his delegation to Pakistan.
Reaffirming Pakistan’s commitment to its longstanding fraternal relations with Maldives, the DPM/FM underscored the importance of expanding bilateral cooperation, particularly in trade, investment, education, climate change and tourism.
The DPM/FM welcomed the participation of the Maldivian business delegation in the Maldives-Pakistan Business Forum and expressed hope that B2B engagements would yield concrete trade and investment opportunities.
President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu appreciated the warm welcome and hospitality extended to him and his delegation. He expressed Maldives’ desire to deepen its close relations with Pakistan and explore new avenues of mutually beneficial cooperation.
