Pakistan, Maldives Boost Ties with 20 MoUs, Target $200M Trade

Pakistan and the Maldives have committed to strengthening bilateral relations, with visiting Maldivian President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu and Pakistani leadership signing 20 Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) across defence, IT, health, education, and trade. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced an ambitious target to increase bilateral trade from $13.9 million to $200 million within two years. Discussions also covered regional security, the Palestinian cause, Kashmir, and Pakistan's strong stance on the Indus Waters Treaty. This diplomatic engagement, while positive for long-term bilateral ties, is unlikely to have an immediate, direct impact on Pakistan's gold or currency markets.

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