Maldives Prez to visit Pak this week

Islamabad: Maldives President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom will embark

on his first state visit to Pakistan this week during which the two countries will

sign a number of agreements to combat drug trafficking and promote cooperation in education and health sectors, reports our correspondent. The visit on May

6- 7 is taking place at the invitation of Pakistan Prime

Minister Nawaz Sharif. Foreign office has said that

Mr Gayoom will hold talks with Mr Sharif and also meet President Mamnoon Hussain who will hold a state banquet in the honour of visit

ing dignitary.