28 January 2016, Ref: 48/2016
Minister of Foreign Affairs H.E. Ms Dunya Maumoon has called on H.E. Mr. Muhammad Nawaz Sharif, Prime Minister of Pakistan.
During the Call, held at noon today at the Prime Minister’s Secretariat, Minister Dunya conveyed warm greetings from President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom, to the Prime Minister. Minister also thanked the Prime Minister for the warm welcome extended by the Government of Pakistan and expressed hope to receive the Prime Minister in the Maldives, at a mutually convenient date.
During the call PM of Pakistan noted that the Maldives has a special identity of its own and welcomed the positive changes in the country. PM also reflected on his personal ties with the leadership since the 80s and 90s.
Minister Dunya hand-delivered a letter from President Yameen and expressed appreciation to the Government of Pakistan, for its continued support to the Maldives. Prime Minister reiterated assurance of Pakistan’s support to the Maldives.
Minister Dunya was accompanied by H. E. Mr. Ahmed Saleem, High Commissioner of Maldives in Pakistan, Ms. Farzana Zahir, Joint Secretary at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
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