CDF Munir, Maldives parliament speaker discuss bilateral cooperation and regional security
Raheem Abdullah appreciates Pakistan’s constructive role in promoting regional peace and stability
Field Marshal Asim Munir, the Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) and Chief of Army Staff (COAS) of Pakistan, reaffirmed his nation's dedication to enhancing ties with the Maldives for mutual benefit during a meeting with Abdul Raheem Abdullah, the Speaker of the People's Majlis in Rawalpindi, according to the military's media wing. Raheem Abdullah was in Pakistan for a five-day visit as invited by National Assembly (NA) Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq.
His itinerary included consultations with political figures, engagements with the Pakistan-Maldives Parliamentary Friendship Group, and visits to historical and cultural sites in Islamabad.
In the meeting with CDF Munir at General Headquarters (GHQ), the military chief stressed the significance Pakistan places on its "brotherly relations" with the Maldives. The two countries discussed pressing issues such as regional security and bilateral cooperation. Raheem Abdullah expressed gratitude for Pakistan's constructive role in promoting regional peace and stability and emphasized his desire to deepen bilateral engagement and expand cooperation in areas of mutual interest.
On September 17, Raheem Abdullah met with NA Speaker Sadiq, who expressed his intention to strengthen parliamentary cooperation and people-to-people contacts. Sadiq underscored the importance of parliamentary diplomacy in fostering peace and development in the region, warning that the Israel-India nexus posed a "serious threat" to regional and global peace.
Raheem Abdullah commended Pakistan's "clear and consistent" stance on Palestine and Kashmir, reaffirming the Maldives' commitment to expanding legislative and institutional cooperation with Islamabad.
Written by urgent.news from The Express Tribune - Pakistan's reporting — not their text. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.
