The President and First Lady depart for Pakistan
20 އޮކްޓޯބަރު 2026 | އަންގާރަ 08:14At the invitation of the Prime Minister of Pakistan, the President is embarking on a historic visit to hold high-level bilateral talks and sign several agreements to strengthen cooperation across various sectors. Marking the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations, the government noted that this visit represents the first high-level engagement between the two nations in a decade.
The President and First Lady have departed on a state visit to Pakistan. | Presidents Office
President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu and First Lady Sajidha Mohamed departed on a state visit to the Islamic Republic of Pakistan this morning.
According to the President's Office, the President will undertake an official visit to Pakistan from October 20 to 22. This visit is being made at the invitation of the Prime Minister of Pakistan, His Excellency Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif.
During the President's visit, high-level discussions are scheduled to take place between the two countries. Furthermore, several Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) are expected to be exchanged to strengthen bilateral cooperation across various sectors.
This visit is set to feature the first high-level meeting between the two nations in a decade. The President’s historic visit coincides with the upcoming 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries, which began on July 26, 1966.
The President and the First Lady are accompanied on this visit by a high-level delegation, including members of the Cabinet and senior government officials.
