Pakistan, Kuwait agree to strengthen bilateral ties, expand economic cooperation

ANTALYA, Nov 11 (APP):Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif and his Kuwaiti counterpart, Ahmad Al-Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, on Wednesday reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthen bilateral relations, with particular focus on trade, investment and business cooperation.

The two leaders held a bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the 31st United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP31) in Antalya, Turkiye, where they discussed ways to expand cooperation in areas of mutual interest, including trade, investment, energy, development cooperation and people-to-people exchanges, a Prime Minister’s Office news release said.

During the meeting, the prime ministers underscored the longstanding fraternal ties between Pakistan and Kuwait and expressed their resolve to translate the excellent political and diplomatic relations into stronger economic and business partnerships.

They also exchanged views on regional and international developments, particularly challenges relating to peace and security, the adverse consequences of climate change and the need for enhanced international cooperation to promote sustainable development.

Welcoming the recent ratification of the defence cooperation agreement by both countries, the two leaders expressed hope that the development would provide further impetus to bilateral cooperation.

They agreed to work together to advance mutual prosperity, promote regional stability and strengthen sustainable development, reaffirming their shared commitment to taking Pakistan-Kuwait relations to new heights.

The meeting reflected the shared desire of the two brotherly countries to deepen their longstanding partnership and expand mutually beneficial cooperation across diverse sectors.