Islamabad, October 21,2026: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Wednesday called on President of Maldives Dr. Mohamed Muizzu in Islamabad and discussed ways to strengthen bilateral relations and expand cooperation in key sectors.
During the meeting, Ishaq Dar conveyed warm greetings and best wishes from President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif to President Muizzu. He also warmly welcomed the Maldivian president and his delegation to Pakistan.
Reaffirming Pakistan’s commitment to its longstanding fraternal relations with Maldives, the deputy prime minister underscored the importance of enhancing bilateral cooperation, particularly in trade, investment, education, climate change and tourism.
Dar also welcomed the participation of a Maldivian business delegation in the Maldives-Pakistan Business Forum, expressing hope that business-to-business engagements would generate concrete opportunities for trade and investment.
President Muizzu appreciated the warm welcome and hospitality extended to him and his delegation. He expressed Maldives’ desire to further strengthen its close relations with Pakistan and explore new avenues of mutually beneficial cooperation.
The meeting reflected the shared interest of both countries in deepening bilateral ties and broadening cooperation across multiple sectors.
