ISLAMABAD, 23 October, 2026 (Ghufran): President of the Republic of Maldives, H.E. Dr. Mohamed Muizzu, departed Islamabad early this morning after successfully concluding his state visit to Pakistan, accompanied by First Lady Madam Sajidha Mohamed and a high-level delegation. During the visit, President Muizzu held substantive and productive meetings with President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, focusing on strengthening bilateral relations and expanding cooperation in various sectors. The visit witnessed the exchange of agreements and Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) across diverse fields, while the successful Pakistan–Maldives Business Forum opened new avenues for trade, investment and mutually beneficial economic cooperation. Coinciding with the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries, the historic visit reaffirmed the enduring bonds of friendship, Islamic brotherhood and mutual trust between Pakistan and Maldives, as well as their shared commitment to building a stronger, broader and forward-looking partnership.