ISLAMABAD, Oct 22 (APP):Speaker of National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq Thursday met with President of Republic of Maldives, Dr. Mohamed Muizzu, during his state visit to Pakistan.
The meeting focused on bilateral relations between Pakistan and the Maldives, with particular emphasis on further strengthening cooperation and promoting people-to-people contacts.
During the meeting, Ayaz Sadiq said that Pakistan attaches great importance to its longstanding, friendly and brotherly relations with the Maldives.
He emphasised the need to further enhance cooperation between the two countries in areas of mutual interest, including trade, education, health, tourism and capacity building.
Ayaz Sadiq underscored the importance of high-level exchanges in promoting mutual understanding and strengthening institutional linkages between the two countries.
He said that continued engagement between the leadership and institutions of Pakistan and the Maldives would help explore new avenues of cooperation and further consolidate bilateral relations.
Ayaz Sadiq highlighted the significance of parliamentary diplomacy in promoting dialogue, mutual understanding and closer ties between the two nations.
He expressed confidence that enhanced interaction between the parliamentary institutions of Pakistan and the Maldives would contribute to strengthening bilateral relations and fostering cooperation on matters of mutual interest.
President of Republic of Maldives Dr. Mohamed Muizzu appreciated the longstanding friendship between the two countries and expressed his desire to further strengthen bilateral cooperation in diverse fields.
He underscored the importance of continued engagement and closer collaboration for the mutual benefit of the peoples of Pakistan and the Maldives.
Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthening bilateral relations through sustained engagement, enhanced cooperation, and closer people-to-people contacts.The meeting was also attended by MNAs Dr. Shazia Sobia, Ms. Shaista Khan, and Mr. Sanjay Perwani.
Source: APP (Associated Press of Pakistan)
