Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC) General Sahir Shamshad Mirza met President of Maldives Dr Mohamed Muizzu, Defence Minister Mohamed Ghassan Maumoon, and Chief of Defence Force Major General Ibrahim Hilmy during his official visit to the Maldives, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on Friday.

According to ISPR, discussions focused on the regional and global security environment, issues of mutual interest, and ways to enhance bilateral defence and security cooperation between Pakistan and the Maldives.

Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening the defence partnership and explored new avenues to expand military-to-military cooperation.

The Maldivian civil and military leadership praised the professionalism, sacrifices, and counterterrorism efforts of the Pakistan Armed Forces.

Earlier, upon his arrival at the Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF) Headquarters, General Sahir Shamshad Mirza was presented with a Guard of Honour by a smartly turned-out contingent.