Maldives President Dr Mohamed Muizzu began a three-day visit to Islamabad, Pakistan, on Tuesday, marking the first presidential visit from the Maldives to Pakistan in eleven years. President Muizzu was greeted at the Prime Minister House in Islamabad with a guard of honour on Wednesday morning, hosted by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. The visit coincides with the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Pakistan and the Maldives, established in 1966. During the visit, President Muizzu is scheduled to meet with President Asif Ali Zardari and engage in talks with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to strengthen bilateral ties. A Pakistan-Maldives Business Forum will also be held to foster trade and promote investment between the two nations’ business communities. Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar met with President Muizzu, emphasizing expanded cooperation in areas like trade, education, and climate change.