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Pakistan–Maldives Business Forum to Be Held During President Muizzu’s State Visit

President Muizzu and Minister of Economic Development Mohamed Saeed will both address the forum.

Mohamed Hilmy

20 October 2026, 04:09

Pakistan–Maldives Business Forum to Be Held During President Muizzu’s State Visit

President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu begins his state visit to Pakistan today, during which a business forum will be held in the country.

Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that the “Pakistan-Maldives Business Forum” will take place during the visit, which runs through Thursday. The forum aims to strengthen ties between the business communities of the two countries and to explore new trade and investment opportunities.

A senior official of the Maldivian government said around 300 delegates will take part in the forum. The official added that government representatives will brief participants on the economic opportunities available in the Maldives.

President Muizzu and Minister of Economic Development Mohamed Saeed will both address the forum.

A large number of agreements are scheduled to be signed during the visit to further strengthen bilateral relations. According to the President’s Office, cooperation agreements are expected in the areas of trade and investment, health, education, climate change, tourism, civil aviation, and defense and military cooperation.

President Muizzu and the First Lady are traveling to Pakistan at the invitation of Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif. The President’s Office said that, in addition to meeting Prime Minister Shehbaz, President Muizzu will hold high-level discussions with Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari.

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