President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has sent messages of congratulations to Pakistan’s leadership to mark Pakistan Day, reaffirming close relations between the two countries built on a mutual focus on development and progress.
In separate letters addressed to President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, President Dr Muizzu highlighted what he described as the “brotherly ties” shared between the Maldives and Pakistan.
Writing to President Zardari, President Muizzu expressed confidence that cooperation between the two nations would continue to strengthen, both bilaterally and on the international stage. He said shared aspirations for progress would help guide future collaboration.
In his message to Prime Minister Sharif, the president emphasised the importance his country places on its longstanding relationship with Pakistan. Diplomatic ties between the two nations were established in 1966 and have since developed through what he called “constructive engagements”.
President Dr Muizzu noted that relations have been reinforced by enduring bonds of friendship between the people of both countries, as well as a shared commitment to solidarity within the Muslim world. He also underlined what he described as a common foundation of faith and a mutual focus on development and progress.
The Maldivian president extended his personal wishes for the health and wellbeing of both Pakistani leaders, as well as for the continued peace and prosperity of the Pakistani people.
Pakistan Day is observed annually on 23 March, marking the adoption of the Lahore Resolution, which laid the groundwork for the creation of Pakistan.