Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar held a telephonic conversation with the Foreign Minister of Maldives, Dr. Iruthisham Adam, who is currently in Antigua and Barbuda to attend the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM).

Foreign Minister Iruthisham Adam expressed appreciation for Pakistan's warm hospitality during the recent visit of the President of the Maldives and his delegation to Islamabad.

Both Ministers reaffirmed their commitment to building on the understandings reached during the visit and maintaining close engagement to advance bilateral cooperation.

They also exchanged views on the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting agenda and multilateral cooperation.