Kuwait FM in Islamabad on official visit

Kuwait's Foreign Minister Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah arrived in Islamabad on Tuesday for an official visit, signaling a continuation of strong diplomatic ties between the two nations.

Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar extended a warm welcome to the visiting dignitary at the Foreign Office. State-run Pakistan TV shared images of the handshake between the two leaders on the social media platform X.

The Kuwaiti minister's visit, at the invitation of Deputy PM Dar, is expected to cover a wide range of topics, including the full spectrum of bilateral relations. Both sides will also exchange views on regional and international issues of mutual interest.

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During the visit, the two sides will hold talks covering the full spectrum of bilateral relations and exchange views on regional and international issues of mutual interest.

According to the Foreign Office, the visit underscores the longstanding brotherly relations between Pakistan and Kuwait, which are built on shared history, mutual trust, and close cooperation. The minister is also scheduled to pay a courtesy call on Pakistan's leadership.

This diplomatic engagement comes amid reports that Pakistan has been negotiating an expanded defense pact with Kuwait, potentially in exchange for energy cooperation and investment, according to sources familiar with the talks.

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The minister’s visit to Pakistan reflected the longstanding brotherly relations between the two countries, anchored in shared history, mutual trust and close cooperation.