PM reaffirms Pakistan’s solidarity with Kuwait

ISLAMABAD, July 29 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, Wednesday, reaffirmed Pakistan’s full solidarity with the leadership and people of Kuwait and strongly condemned the attacks on Kuwait and other brotherly Gulf countries during the ongoing conflict.

He said that Pakistan was playing its part as an honest and sincere mediator and facilitator in the regional peace efforts and thanked the Kuwaiti leadership for its support for these efforts.

Minister of Foreign Affairs of the State of Kuwait Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, called on the prime minister.

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, along with Ministers for Defence, Commerce, National Food Security & Research, Communications, Maritime Affairs, and Petroleum, the Adviser to the Prime Minister, and senior government officials, were also present, PM Office Media Wing said in a press release.

Recalling the longstanding fraternal relations between Pakistan and Kuwait, founded on shared values and mutual trust, the prime minister observed that the two brotherly countries had always stood together through thick and thin.

On bilateral relations, he expressed satisfaction over the positive trajectory of ties and reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to further strengthening cooperation with Kuwait in diverse fields, including trade, investment, energy, agriculture, information technology, maritime affairs, and human resource development.

He also appreciated the Kuwaiti Government for generously hosting the Pakistani community and acknowledged its valuable contribution to Kuwait’s socio-economic development.

During the cordial meeting, the prime minister conveyed his best wishes to the Amir of Kuwait, Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah and Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Mubarak Al-Sabah.

Foreign Minister Al-Sabah conveyed the greetings and best wishes of the Kuwaiti leadership to the prime minister and reaffirmed Kuwait’s commitment to further enhancing bilateral cooperation across areas of mutual benefit.

He also expressed deep appreciation for the valuable contributions made by Pakistan, particularly by the prime minister, DPM/FM Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar and Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, in advancing dialogue and diplomacy to resolve the current crisis and restore peace to the region.

He further thanked Pakistan’s leadership and people for their solidarity and steadfast support for Kuwait during these difficult times.

The two sides emphasized the importance of continued consultation and coordination on issues of mutual interest, particularly in the bilateral context, and agreed to exchange delegations in the near future to carry these discussions forward.

In this regard, the prime minister reiterated his invitation to the crown prince of Kuwait to undertake an official visit to Pakistan at a mutually convenient time.