ISLAMABAD: Maldivian President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom has expressed support for Pakistan to host the summit of South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation in Islamabad.
This was stated in a joint communiqué issued simultaneously in Islamabad and Male at the conclusion of Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif’s visit to Maldives.
The statement said both leaders agreed to further promote cooperation between the countries of South Asia, including through the SAARC.
It said Pakistan and Maldives have the close cooperation and coordination between the two countries at regional and international fora on issues of mutual importance.
The Prime Minister held official talks with President Yameen and discussed ways of further strengthening bilateral cooperation and people to people contacts.
The two leaders agreed to work together to strengthen solidarity of the Muslim Ummah and promote true values of Islam internationally.
A number of MoUs/Agreements were signed during the visit to enhance cooperation in tourism, climate change trade, education, and civil service cooperation and for capacity building of diplomats.
Joint Working Committees were constituted to oversee implementation of MoUs signed between the Maldives and Pakistan.
The Prime Minister has now returned to Islamabad after the official visit to Maldives.
