Pakistan and the Maldives on Wednesday signed 20 memorandums of understanding (MoUs) to strengthen cooperation in various fields, including defence , maritime security and artificial intelligence.
The MoUs signed in the presence of leaders of both countries pertained to defence cooperation, maritime security, cooperation in the fields of information technology, cybersecurity and AI. The visiting dignitary also planted a sapling at the PM House, and prayers were offered for the progress and prosperity of both countries. Muizzu’s visit is the first by a Maldivian president in 11 years, and coincides with the 60th anniversary of the diplomatic relations established between the two countries in 1966. He also announced that Pakistan would provide 1,00,000 olive cuttings and 1,00,000 seeds of various plant species to promote the plantation of 5 million trees in the Maldives.
Addressing the press conference, PM Sharif said that the two countries would continue working on strengthening these relations in future. PM Sharif announced that both sides had agreed to increase their bilateral trade from USD 13.9 million to USD 200 million in the next two years, adding that their ties “do not reflect the true strength of our economic cooperation”.
