Maldives President Muizzu visits Pakistan to strengthen ties

Mohamed Muizzu Shehbaz Sharif bilateral trade SAARC diplomatic relations

Maldivian President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu is conducting a three-day state visit to Pakistan from October 20 to 22, 2026, marking the first visit by a Maldivian president to the country in 11 years. The visit coincides with the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations established in 1966.

During the visit, leaders from both nations signed 20 memorandums of understanding (MoUs) covering a wide array of sectors, including defense, maritime security, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, healthcare, and education. A major economic goal was established to increase bilateral trade from approximately $13 million to $200 million within the next two years.

President Muizzu also used the platform to call for the revival of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC), expressing readiness to work with member states to convene the next summit. Discussions also touched upon climate change, tourism, and enhancing air connectivity between the two nations.

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Asif Ali Zardari · Maldives · Mohamed Muizzu · Pakistan · SAARC · Shehbaz Sharif

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[○ 1 SOURCE] Pakistan will support the Maldives' initiative to plant five million trees. thefrontierpost.com
[● 9 SOURCES] President Mohamed Muizzu is on a three-day state visit to Pakistan from October 20 to 22, 2026. maldivesvoice.com · etruth.mv · paktribune.com · thedailycpec.com · novini247.com · +3 more
[● 7 SOURCES] The two countries aim to increase bilateral trade from $13 million to $200 million within two years. maldivesvoice.com · thedailycpec.com · en.dailypakistan.com.pk · www.arabnews.pk · www.express.pk · +1 more
[● 4 SOURCES] The MoUs cover sectors including defense, maritime security, AI, and healthcare. maldivesvoice.com · thedailycpec.com · www.news18.com · en.dailypakistan.com.pk
[○ 1 SOURCE] President Muizzu expressed gratitude to Pakistan in Urdu during a ceremony.
[● 2 SOURCES] President Muizzu called for the revival of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC). atolltimes.mv · www.arabnews.pk
[● 7 SOURCES] Pakistan and the Maldives signed 20 memorandums of understanding (MoUs). maldivesvoice.com · thedailycpec.com · en.dailypakistan.com.pk · www.news18.com · www.arabnews.pk · +1 more
[● 10 SOURCES] The visit marks the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Pakistan and the Maldives. etruth.mv · maldivesvoice.com · paktribune.com · thedailycpec.com · novini247.com · +3 more