President Dr Mohamed Muizzu said the Maldives is ready to help revive SAARC and convene the bloc's long-delayed summit, speaking during a state visit to Pakistan where 20 MoUs were exchanged. He also reaffirmed support for Palestinian self-determination and noted that the Maldives and Pakistan mark 60 years of diplomatic relations in 2026.
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the Maldives' readiness to work with South Asian nations to revive the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC)
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noting that the two countries are marking 60 years of diplomatic relations in 2026.
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Established in 1985, the organisation was created to promote regional cooperation in areas including economic development, trade, education, health and social progress.
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The Maldives and Pakistan established diplomatic relations in 1966 and have since maintained cooperation in several fields, including education, defence, healthcare and institutional development.
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The last SAARC Summit was held in Kathmandu, Nepal, in November 2014.
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A subsequent summit scheduled to take place in Islamabad in 2016 was postponed after several member countries withdrew their participation amid heightened regional tensions.
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noting that the two countries are marking 60 years of diplomatic relations in 2026.
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