ISLAMABAD, Oct 21 (APP): Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Wednesday called on the President of Maldives Dr. Mohamed Muizzu, wherein he reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to its longstanding fraternal relations with the Maldives.
Warmly welcoming the Maldivian president and his delegation to Pakistan, the deputy prime minister conveyed warm greetings and best wishes from President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif to President Muizzu.
He underscored the importance of expanding bilateral cooperation, particularly in trade, investment, education, climate change and tourism.
Deputy Prime Minister Dar welcomed the participation of the Maldivian business delegation in the Maldives-Pakistan Business Forum and expressed hope that B2B engagements would yield concrete trade and investment opportunities.
President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu appreciated the warm welcome and hospitality extended to him and his delegation.
He expressed Maldives’ desire to deepen its close relations with Pakistan and explore new avenues of mutually beneficial cooperation.