Islamabad, October 22,2026: National Assembly Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq met President of the Maldives Dr. Mohamed Muizzu during his state visit to Pakistan, with both sides reaffirming their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations and expanding cooperation in areas of mutual interest.
The meeting focused on enhancing cooperation between Pakistan and the Maldives, particularly in trade, education, health, tourism and capacity building, as well as promoting people-to-people contacts.
Ayaz Sadiq said Pakistan attached great importance to its longstanding, friendly and brotherly relations with the Maldives. He emphasised the need to explore new avenues of cooperation and strengthen engagement between the two countries.
The National Assembly speaker underscored the importance of high-level exchanges in promoting mutual understanding and strengthening institutional linkages. He said continued engagement between the leadership and institutions of both countries would help consolidate bilateral ties.
Highlighting the role of parliamentary diplomacy, Ayaz Sadiq said greater interaction between the parliamentary institutions of Pakistan and the Maldives could promote dialogue, foster closer relations and enhance cooperation on matters of mutual interest.
President Mohamed Muizzu appreciated the longstanding friendship between the two countries and expressed his desire to further strengthen bilateral cooperation across diverse fields. He stressed the importance of continued engagement and closer collaboration for the mutual benefit of the peoples of both countries.
Both sides reaffirmed their resolve to strengthen bilateral relations through sustained engagement, enhanced cooperation and closer people-to-people contacts.
Members of the National Assembly Dr. Shazia Sobia, Shaista Khan and Sanjay Perwani also attended the meeting.
