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Pakistan’s Joint Chiefs Chair Caps Maldives Visit With Pledge to Deepen Defense Cooperation

The trip signaled exploratory steps to expand defense cooperation through potential training support.

Overview

  • General Sahir Shamshad Mirza met in Malé with President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu, Defence Minister Mohamed Ghassan Maumoon, and MNDF chief Major General Ibrahim Hilmy.
  • Talks reviewed the evolving regional and global security environment and examined avenues to expand military-to-military engagement.
  • Local reporting said Pakistan offered technical and training support aimed at strengthening the Maldives’ armed forces.
  • Maldivian leaders commended the professionalism of Pakistan’s military and acknowledged its sacrifices in counterterrorism.
  • The visit included a Guard of Honour and concluded without public disclosure of binding agreements or implementation timelines.