ISLAMABAD, 1 November, 2026 (Nosheen): Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar held a telephone conversation with Maldives Foreign Minister Iruthisham Adam on Sunday, focusing on bilateral relations and avenues for expanding cooperation between the two countries. According to the Foreign Office, the two leaders discussed issues of mutual interest, progress on implementing existing agreements and the need to maintain regular diplomatic contacts. Iruthisham Adam, who is visiting Antigua and Barbuda to participate in the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM), expressed gratitude to Pakistan for its hospitality during the recent visit of the Maldivian president and his delegation to Islamabad. Both sides reiterated their resolve to implement the understandings reached between the two countries and strengthen bilateral relations through continued high-level engagement. The foreign ministers also exchanged views on the agenda of the Commonwealth summit and discussed various aspects of cooperation at multilateral forums, the Foreign Office spokesperson said. The conversation highlighted the continued efforts of Pakistan and the Maldives to deepen diplomatic ties following the Maldivian president’s recent visit to Pakistan.