Regional allies: Maldives president to visit Pakistan
The visit, scheduled for the 6th and 7th of May, is taking place on the invitation of Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif
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ISLAMABAD:
Maldives President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom will embark on a state visit to Pakistan this week.
During the visit, Pakistan and Maldives will review all important aspects of their bilateral relations. A number of documents on cooperation in sports, health, education and illicit drugs and narcotics trafficking, are expected to be signed.
Published in The Express Tribune, May 5th, 2015.
Maldives President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom will embark on a state visit to Pakistan this week.
The visit, which is scheduled for the 6th and 7th of May, is taking place on the invitation of Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, said a statement issued here by the Foreign Office.
“Pakistan attaches great importance to its relations with the Maldives,” the statement added.
It said President Abdulla Gayoom will hold talks with the Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif. He will also meet President Mamnoon Hussain. The president will hold a state banquet in honour of the visiting dignitary.
During the visit, Pakistan and Maldives will review all important aspects of their bilateral relations. A number of documents on cooperation in sports, health, education and illicit drugs and narcotics trafficking, are expected to be signed.
Published in The Express Tribune, May 5th, 2015.