ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister of Pakistan Muhammad Nawaz Sharif leaves for Maldives on Tuesday on a three day visit at the invitation of President Abdullah Yameen Abdul Gayoom.
He will be the Chief Guest at the celebrations of the 52nd Independence Day of Maldives.
The celebrations will be held on Wednesday.
The Prime Minister will also hold official talks with the Maldivian President.
A number of MoUs and Agreements for cooperation between the two countries in various fields would also be signed after the talks.
Our correspondent says visit of the Prime Minister will provide impetus to further strengthen bilateral relations with the Maldives in all areas including political, trade, economic, defence, tourism, education and people to people contacts.