Maldivian Parliamentary Delegation Visits PNCA
Islamabad – 24 September 2026 (Adnan Hameed) : A parliamentary delegation from the Republic of Maldives visited the Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA), Islamabad, on Thursday at the invitation of Syeda Nosheen Iftikhar, MNA/Chairperson, Standing Committee on National Heritage & Culture Division. Ms. Shaista Khan, MNA/Convener, Pakistan–Maldives Parliamentary Friendship Group, was also present on the occasion.
The delegation comprised Maldivian parliamentarians and officials and was accorded a warm welcome at PNCA.
During the visit, the delegation attended a cultural programme highlighting Pakistan’s rich artistic traditions and diverse cultural heritage. The visiting parliamentarians appreciated the performances and expressed gratitude for the warm hospitality extended to them, says press note.
The delegation also conveyed its interest in further promoting cultural cooperation and strengthening people-to-people contacts between Pakistan and the Maldives.
The visit reflected the cordial and friendly relations between Pakistan and the Maldives and underscored the importance of sustained parliamentary, cultural and people-to-people exchanges in further strengthening bilateral ties.
