High Commission of Pakistan, Malé

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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

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.

History[edit]

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[edit]

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

Ambassador / High Commissioner[edit]

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[edit]

References[edit]

  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. ^ a b 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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