Pakistan and Maldives agreed to raise bilateral trade from $13.9 million to $200 million over the next two years. The two countries signed 20 memoranda of understanding and various agreements to facilitate this economic growth.
Maldivian President Dr Mohamed Muizzu conducted his first visit to Pakistan in 11 years to mark the 60th anniversary of diplomatic ties established in 1966. Pakistan will supply 100,000 olive cuttings and 100,000 seeds of various plant species to help the Maldives reach its goal of planting five million trees.
Around 250 Pakistani doctors and paramedical staff currently work in the Maldives. The two nations are discussing the establishment of direct flights and expanding cooperation in digitalisation and artificial intelligence.
Pakistan possesses data centres with capacities between 0.5 megawatt and 8.5 megawatt. A Maldives-Pakistan Business Forum is scheduled for Thursday.
PM Shehbaz Sharif stated, "Water is a lifeline for humanity and more so for lower riparian." Dr Mohamed Muizzu said, "Agreements are meaningful only when they produce results."
