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President Dr Mohamed Muizzu received a guard of honour at Pakistan’s Prime Minister’s House as the two countries began high-level discussions during his three-day official visit.
Mariyam Adheela
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan — President Dr Mohamed Muizzu was welcomed by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif at the Prime Minister’s House today, where he received a guard of honour ahead of official bilateral talks.
The ceremony included the national anthems of both countries, followed by President Muizzu inspecting the guard of honour. He also planted a tree at the Prime Minister’s House.
Following the ceremony, officials from both countries were introduced before the leaders proceeded with bilateral discussions and delegation-level meetings.
President Muizzu arrived in Pakistan yesterday for a three-day official visit, accompanied by First Lady Sajidha Mohamed, cabinet ministers and senior government officials.
The visit is the first by a Maldivian president to Pakistan in 11 years. The two countries are also marking 60 years of diplomatic relations this year.
President Muizzu is scheduled to meet Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari, who will host an official banquet for the Maldivian delegation. The visit is also expected to feature the signing of agreements to strengthen cooperation between the two countries.
