Maldives and Pakistan Agree to Strengthen Bilateral Ties Across Economic and Defense…
The latest in this situation
- Maldives and Pakistan agreed to strengthen bilateral ties, increasing the trade target to $200m and exploring direct air connectivity.
- Ishaq Dar reviewed preparations for the Maldives President's visit and reaffirmed Pakistan's commitment to AJK welfare.
- Dar chaired a meeting in Pakistan to plan new bilateral cooperation with Maldives.
- Discussions held between Maldives and Pakistan regarding strengthening bilateral ties and a presidential visit.
- Maldives and Pakistan strengthened bilateral relations through parliamentary cooperation on September 22, 2026.
How it started
What happened
Maldives and Pakistan renewed their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations through high-level diplomatic and parliamentary cooperation. Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar met with the Maldivian Foreign Minister, Iruthisham Adam, during the 81st Session of the UN General Assembly. The leaders agreed to enhance cooperation in trade, connectivity, economic relations, business-to-business linkages, academia, and defense. Separately, the Pakistan-Maldives Parliamentary Friendship Group held meetings focused on economic engagement, tourism, and people-to-people contacts.
From radio.gov.pk, na.gov.pk
Why it matters
The leaders emphasized the importance of sustained high-level engagement to consolidate the relationship. The agreed areas of cooperation include economic ties, connectivity projects, and collaboration at the multilateral level through bodies like the UN, OIC, and SAARC. This framework provides a foundation for future economic and political partnership between the two nations.
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Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Maldives and Pakistan agreed to strengthen bilateral ties, increasing the trade target to $200m and exploring direct air connectivity.Sub-event
- Ishaq Dar reviewed preparations for the Maldives President's visit and reaffirmed Pakistan's commitment to AJK welfare.Sub-event
Dar chaired a meeting in Pakistan to plan new bilateral cooperation with Maldives.1 source
Discussions held between Maldives and Pakistan regarding strengthening bilateral ties and a presidential visit.1 source
Preparations underway for Maldives President's visit to Pakistan.1 source
Maldives and Pakistan strengthened bilateral ties via parliamentary cooperation.1 source
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The entities involved
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Maldives
sovereign state in South Asia, situated on an archipelago in the Arabian Sea
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Pakistan
sovereign state in South Asia
Related events
- Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu and Ishaq Dar met to pledge deepening bilateral cooperation between the two nations.
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- Pakistan is pursuing military agreements with Riyadh and seeking strategic cooperation with Ankara.
- Discussions are underway between delegations, including Shehbaz Sharif, to elevate economic ties between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia into a formal partnership.
Coverage
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- radio.gov.pk
- tribune.com.pk
- radio.gov.pk
- newsmakers.pk
- paktribune.com
- radio.gov.pk
- radio.gov.pk
- na.gov.pk