Maldives Foreign Minister Ahmed Naseem on three day official visit to Pakistan held talks with Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar on Tuesday. A foreign office statement said the two foreign ministers discussed bilateral, regional and global issues and expressed satisfaction over the existing warm and friendly relations between the two countries. Khar stressed Pakistan values its relations with Maldives based on shared values.
Both ministers agreed to cooperate closely to promote regional cooperation. The two appreciated the progress made by SAARC and stressed member states need to deepen their economic relations by developing a project-oriented cooperation under SAARC. They agreed SAARC could provide an effective and viable mechanism to promote peace, development and progress in the region. Khar appreciated the efforts being made by the Government of Maldives for hosting the 17th SAARC Summit in Addu City in November 2011.
