High Commission of Pakistan, Malé

The High Commission of Pakistan, Malé (Urdu: مالدیپ میں پاکستان کا ہائی کمیشن, also known as the High Commission of Pakistan in Maldives) is a High Commission of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan in Malé, the capital of the Republic of Maldives.

High Commission of Pakistan, Malé
Location Maldives
AddressR11.02, Kinbigas Magu, Goali No.1, Hulhumale’ – 23000, Phase-1, Male
High CommissionerVice Admiral (Rtd) Muhammad Fayyaz Gilani

History

Diplomatic relations between Pakistan and Maldives were established on 26 July 1966.[1] Later, the High Commission was opened in Malé.

It was later renamed to the Embassy of Pakistan, Malé (Urdu: مالدیپ میں پاکستان کا سفارت خانہ, also known as the Embassy of Pakistan in Maldives) from October 2016, when the Maldives left the Commonwealth of Nations.[2] It later rejoined the Commonwealth in February 2020.[3]

On 1 February 2020, when the Maldives rejoined as a Commonwealth Republic, the diplomatic mission was reverted to the High Commission of Pakistan, Malé.[3]

Location

R11.02, Kinbigas Magu, Goalhi No.1, Hulhumalé – 23000, Phase 1, Malé, Maldives.[4]

Ambassador / High Commissioner

The current High commissioner of Pakistan to Maldives is Vice Admiral (Rtd) Muhammad Fayyaz Gilani.[5] His predecessor, Ather Mukhtar was also a Vice Admiral (Rtd).[6]

See also

References
  1. "List of the Countries with which the Republic of Maldives has established Diplomatic Relations with Dates". Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Maldives). Archived from the original on 31 October 2020.
  2. Safi, Michael (2016-10-13). "Maldives quits Commonwealth over alleged rights abuses". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2024-03-30.
  3. Media, P. A. (2020-02-01). "Maldives rejoins Commonwealth after evidence of reforms". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2024-03-30.
  4. "Contact Us". High Commission of Pakistan, Malé. Retrieved 30 March 2024.
  5. "The newly appointed High Commissioner of Pakistan to the Maldives calls on Foreign Minister Shahid". Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Maldives). 29 November 2022. Retrieved 30 March 2024.
  6. "New High Commissioner of Pakistan to the Maldives presents Credentials". The President's Office of the Republic of Maldives. 31 August 2020. Retrieved 30 March 2024.
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