President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has pledged to take relations between the Maldives and Pakistan to “unprecedented heights”, following his official visit to the country.
In a message posted on X after concluding the visit, made at the invitation of Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, President Muizzu described the trip as a historic moment in relations between the two countries.
He said the visit would open a new chapter in bilateral ties, creating economic opportunities and benefits for people in both countries.
“Our resolve is very clear. It is to take bilateral relations to unprecedented heights and transform this age-old friendship into more robust economic opportunities and prosperity and real benefits for the people of both countries,” he said.
President Muizzu said a key objective was to increase bilateral trade from its current value of around USD 13 million to USD 200 million over the next two years.
He also highlighted the Maldives-Pakistan Business Forum, which he attended alongside Prime Minister Sharif, saying it had laid the foundation for greater investment and stronger trade partnerships.
During the visit, the two countries signed 20 memorandums of understanding across various sectors. President Muizzu said the agreements were intended to deliver practical results.
“The friendship of the past 60 years has brought us to this point. With our common vision and determination, this journey will take us to greater heights,” he said.
President Muizzu thanked Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari, Prime Minister Sharif and the people of Pakistan for the warm hospitality extended to him, First Lady Sajidha Mohamed and the Maldivian delegation.
