Maldivian First Lady Sajidha Mohamed and Pakistan’s First Lady and Member of the National Assembly, Aseefa Bhutto Zardari, have discussed opportunities to strengthen cooperation in areas of shared social interest.
The meeting was held at Aiwan-e-Sadr, the official residence of Pakistan’s President, where President Dr Mohamed Muizzu and First Lady Sajidha Mohamed were welcomed by Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari and First Lady Aseefa Bhutto Zardari upon their arrival.
During the visit, President Muizzu and First Lady Sajidha held separate meetings with their Pakistani counterparts.
First Lady Aseefa Bhutto Zardari welcomed her Maldivian counterpart and expressed pleasure at the opportunity to hold constructive discussions. First Lady Sajidha thanked her hosts for the warm reception and praised Aseefa’s continued advocacy in public health, particularly her commitment to improving women’s health.
Their discussions centred on several important social priorities, including education, healthcare services and community wellbeing. The two First Ladies also explored possible areas of collaboration in preventive healthcare, with particular attention to non-communicable diseases and initiatives promoting healthier lifestyles.
Both First Ladies highlighted their shared responsibility to advance the rights and empowerment of women and girls. They stressed the need to address barriers that limit access to education, economic participation and social welfare, while creating greater opportunities for women to take on leadership positions and continue contributing to society.
At the conclusion of the meeting, First Ladies Sajidha Mohamed and Aseefa Bhutto Zardari reaffirmed their commitment to working closely together on common priorities and supporting initiatives aimed at improving the lives of vulnerable communities.
