ISLAMABAD, Oct 20 (APP):President of the Republic of Maldives, Dr. Mohamed Muizzu arrived on Tuesday for a three-day state visit to Pakistan, at the invitation of Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif.
He was accompanied by the First Lady Madam Sajidha Mohamed and a high-level delegation comprising cabinet ministers and senior officials.
On his arrival at the airport, President Muizzu was warmly received by Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Junaid Anwar Chaudhary, and Minister of State for Federal Education and Professional Training Wajiha Qamar.
Clad in traditional attires, two children presented bouquets to the visiting dignitary.
This is the first visit by the President of Maldives to Pakistan in eleven years, which shows special significance as the two countries commemorate the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations in 1966.
During the visit, President Muizzu will meet President Asif Ali Zardari, who will also host a state banquet in his honour.
He will also hold restricted and delegation-level talks with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif wherein they will review the entire spectrum of bilateral relations and explore avenues for further strengthening cooperation in trade, investment, health, education, tourism, agriculture, defence, maritime security, climate change and people-to-people exchanges.
The visit will also feature a Pakistan–Maldives Business Forum, aimed at promoting greater interaction between the business communities of the two countries and exploring new opportunities for trade and investment.
A number of agreements and Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) covering diverse areas of bilateral cooperation are expected to be signed during the visit.
Source: APP (Associated Press of Pakistan)
