Hon. Abdul Raheem Abdulla, Speaker of the People’s Majlis paid a courtesy call on Hon. Yousuf Raza Gilani, Acting President of Pakistan. 

During the meeting, Speaker Hon. Abdul Raheem Abdulla discussed on strengthening bilateral relations, enhancing cooperation between the legislatures of the Maldives and Pakistan. Discussions also covered future collaboration between the two countries. 

In addition, Speaker Hon. Abdul Raheem Abdulla expressed his gratitude for Pakistan’s continued assistance to the Maldives, particularly in the fields of education, health and trade. Furthermore, Speaker Hon. Abdul Raheem Abdulla expressed his appreciation for Pakistan’s continued support in the development of the People’s Majlis and highlighted that the Maldives Parliament building stands as a lasting symbol of the strong friendship between the two nations.

Speaker Hon. Abdul Raheem Abdulla also strongly condemned the ongoing violence in Gaza and expressed the deep sorrow shared by the People’s Majlis and the Maldivian people over the atrocities being committed. 

The meeting concluded with, Speaker Hon. Abdul Raheem Abdulla, expressing his appreciation to the Government of Pakistan for the warm hospitality accorded to the delegation. The Speaker also noted that the Maldives and Pakistan, as Muslim nations united by shared cultural and religious values, enjoy a strong bond that paves the way for cooperation in advancing shared goals of peace, development, and unity among Muslim countries.