Delighted to address the Maldives–Pakistan Business Forum today in Islamabad, as our two nations commemorate 60 years of diplomatic relations.
My sincere gratitude to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif (@CMShehbaz) for gracing the Forum and highlighting the key priorities that will guide our economic partnership into a new chapter.
The potential for bilateral trade and investment remains largely untapped. Yesterday, the Prime Minister and I committed to increasing bilateral trade to USD 200 million over the next two years. Today’s Forum marks an important first step towards realising that ambition.
I warmly invite Pakistani businesses and investors to explore the wealth of opportunities the Maldives has to offer. I am confident that our renewed commitment will forge meaningful partnerships, attract investment, and deliver tangible benefits to both our nations.
Let us build an economic partnership that reflects the strength of our enduring friendship, one that creates opportunities for our peoples, advances shared prosperity, and translates our common aspirations into lasting progress.
We extend our warmest congratulations to Mr. Hassan Zareer on his appointment as the new Minister of Finance and Public Enterprises.
We look forward to working under his leadership, vision, and guidance to drive the nation’s economic and financial goals forward. Welcome to the Ministry.
The ocean gives us food, livelihoods, opportunities, and hope for the future. On this World Ocean Day, let us honour this extraordinary gift by working together to protect and sustain it for generations yet to come.
#WorldOceanDay2026
On this International Day of Clean Energy, we are reminded of the vital role clean energy plays in our lives and in building a healthier, more sustainable planet.
Energy security is essential to our development. Clean energy not only drives climate action, but also strengthens education, healthcare, and economic opportunity. In this spirit, the current administration has taken concrete steps to improve energy efficiency and expand renewable energy capacity tailored to our unique environment, advancing our goal of meeting 33 percent of national energy needs through renewable sources by 2028.
Let us all play our part in accelerating the transition to clean energy and champion bold, decisive action to protect our planet.
#CleanEnergyDay