Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has left for Maldives on a three-day official visit.
Nawaz Sharif has been invited by the President of Republic of Maldives, Mr. Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom to be the Chief Guest at the celebrations of the 52nd Independence Day of Maldives. The celebrations will be held on 26th July, 2017.
During the visit, the Prime Minister will also hold official talks with the Maldivian President. A number of MoUs/Agreements for cooperation in various fields would also be signed after the talks.
“Pakistan attaches high importance to its relations with the Maldives which are characterized by cordiality, mutual respect and commonality of interests. Diplomatic relations with Maldives, established on 26th July, 1966, have grown from strength to strength. Both the countries closely coordinate with each other at regional and international fora on issues of mutual importance,” the Foreign Office said in a statement.
The visit of the Prime Minister will provide impetus to further strengthen bilateral relations with the Maldives in all areas including political, trade, economic, defence, tourism, education and people to people contacts.
