Key Takeaways
- Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu arrived in Pakistan on October 20, 2026.
- The visit includes a state banquet hosted by President Asif Ali Zardari.
- Several high-ranking officials attended the event at Aiwan-e-Sadr.
Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu arrived in Pakistan on October 20, 2026, for a state visit, as invited by Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif.
The visit culminated in a state banquet hosted by President Asif Ali Zardari at Aiwan-e-Sadr, the official residence of the President of Pakistan.
The event was attended by a number of high-ranking officials, including Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, COAS & Chief of Defence Forces, and General Syed Aamer Raza, Commander National Strategic Command.
Also present were the Chairman of the Senate, Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani, and the Speaker of the National Assembly, Sardar Ayaz Sadiq.
Admiral Naveed Ashraf, Chief of the Naval Staff, and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif were also in attendance, underscoring the significance of the visit.
The Maldives President, accompanied by his First Lady, Madam Sajidha Mohamed, landed at Islamabad International Airport, marking the beginning of a series of official engagements.
The state banquet, a symbol of diplomatic relations, was held to honor the visiting President and his delegation.
The event highlighted the strong ties between Pakistan and the Maldives, with both leaders expressing their commitment to further strengthening bilateral relations.
