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Maldives President Muizzu Urges Early Saarc Summit During Pakistan Visit
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What Happened?
During his visit to Pakistan, Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu called for an early Saarc summit, emphasizing cooperation among member states. The last summit was held in 2014.
Key points
- The last Saarc summit occurred in 2014 in Nepal.
- Muizzu's visit marks the first by a Maldivian president to Pakistan in over a decade.
- 20 MoUs were signed between Maldives and Pakistan, including in defense and maritime cooperation.
- India has previously blamed Pakistan for blocking Saarc initiatives.
- Muizzu has previously offered to mediate between India and Pakistan.
Key insights
- Strengthening Saarc cooperation may enhance regional stability.
- Increased Maldives-Pakistan ties could raise concerns in India.
- Muizzu's mediation offer highlights ongoing tensions between India and Pakistan.
Why it matters
The call for an early Saarc summit could influence regional diplomatic relations.
Entities
Mohamed Muizzu· PersonMaldives· CountryPakistan· CountrySaarc· Organization
Source
Times of India
