Pakistani Prime Minister Mohamed Nawaz Sharif and wife Begam Kalsoom have concluded their official visit to the Maldives.

PM Sharif arrived in the Maldives on Tuesday, to take part in the Independece Day celebrations held on Wednesday.

They were seen off at the Velana International Airport by President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom and First Lady Madam Fathimath Ibrahim.

‘During the visit, official talks were held between Maldives and Pakistan. The Official talks mainly focused on strengthening cooperation between the two countries in the areas of economics, education, health, tourism, youth and sports. The President and the Pakistani Prime Minister also discussed matters of mutual interest at international and regional levels. The two leaders agreed on the importance of maintaining good neighbourly relations, highlighted ways to strengthen bonds between SAARC countries. President Yameen and Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif stressed the importance of solving issues through dialogue,’ the release by President’s Office said.

Six agreements were signed during this visit.