First Lady Sajidha Meets Pakistan’s First Lady

First Lady Sajidha Mohamed met Pakistan’s First Lady, Aseefa Bhutto Zardari, in Islamabad on Wednesday during President Dr Mohamed Muizzu’s state visit to Pakistan.

The meeting, held at Aiwan-e-Sadr, focused on education, healthcare, community well-being and women’s empowerment.

Both First Ladies discussed opportunities for cooperation in preventive healthcare, particularly non-communicable diseases and promoting healthy lifestyles.

They also highlighted the importance of protecting the rights of women and girls, improving access to education and economic opportunities, strengthening social welfare, and supporting women in leadership roles.

Sajidha praised Aseefa’s advocacy for public health, particularly her work on raising awareness of women’s health. She also thanked her for the warm welcome extended to the Maldivian delegation.

The meeting concluded with both First Ladies reaffirming their commitment to cooperation on shared social priorities and supporting vulnerable communities.