Muhammad Amanullah
Date: October 21, 2026
The True Post (Web News) —Maldives President Dr Mohamed Muizzu arrived in Islamabad on Tuesday for a three-day state visit to Pakistan at the invitation of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. The visit marks the first trip to Pakistan by a Maldivian president in 11 years and comes as the two countries commemorate 60 years of diplomatic relations.
According to Pakistan’s Foreign Office, Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry and Minister of State for Federal Education and Professional Training Wajiha Qamar welcomed President Muizzu and his delegation upon their arrival at Islamabad International Airport.
The Maldivian President’s Office said Muizzu received a ceremonial welcome at the airport, including a 21-gun salute in his honour.
The visit is expected to provide an opportunity for Pakistan and the Maldives to strengthen bilateral relations and explore avenues for cooperation across a range of sectors.
Visit Marks 60 Years of Pakistan-Maldives Diplomatic Relations
President Muizzu’s visit comes as Pakistan and the Maldives mark the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations. The two countries formally established ties in 1966.
The anniversary provides an opportunity for both sides to review their longstanding relationship and consider ways to expand cooperation in areas of mutual interest.
The visit is particularly significant because it is the first visit to Pakistan by a Maldivian president in more than a decade. Officials are expected to use the occasion to reinforce diplomatic engagement and explore opportunities for closer collaboration.
First Lady and Senior Delegation Accompany President
President Muizzu arrived with First Lady Sajidha Mohamed, cabinet ministers and senior government officials as part of a high-level delegation.
According to the supplied report, the president is scheduled to receive a formal welcome at the Prime Minister’s House on Wednesday.
The official engagements are expected to provide an opportunity for discussions on bilateral relations and cooperation between the two countries. Further details about specific agreements or announcements were not included in the information provided.
Maldives Foreign Minister Also Arrives in Islamabad
The Maldivian foreign minister had arrived in Islamabad earlier, accompanied by cabinet ministers and senior officials.
Pakistan’s Foreign Office said the visiting minister was received at the airport by the Foreign Office spokesperson, the Director General for South Asia and the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC), Pakistan’s High Commissioner to the Maldives and the Maldives’ High Commissioner to Pakistan.
The foreign minister’s arrival ahead of the presidential visit reflects the diplomatic preparations surrounding the high-level engagement.
Pakistan and Maldives Seek Stronger Bilateral Cooperation
President Muizzu’s visit is being viewed as an important opportunity to strengthen relations between Pakistan and the Maldives and promote cooperation in areas of shared interest.
The two countries have maintained diplomatic ties for six decades, providing a foundation for continued engagement on regional and international issues.
The three-day visit is expected to bring renewed attention to bilateral cooperation and the future direction of relations between Islamabad and Malé.
Further official announcements will clarify the outcomes of the visit, including any agreements, new initiatives or commitments made by the two governments.
