Pakistan Welcomes Kuwait's Ratification of Defense Accord, Heralding Stronger Ties

Pakistan has welcomed Kuwait's ratification of the Pakistan-Kuwait Defense Cooperation Agreement, a move described as a vital milestone in their long-standing partnership. The agreement, recently issued in the official gazette, aims to bolster institutional defense ties and collaboration between the two countries. Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar welcomed the ratification, emphasizing it as a significant step towards strengthening defense cooperation.

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Vital milestone in long-standing partnership

During a recent visit by Kuwait's Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, both nations reaffirmed their strong bilateral ties. They committed to deepening cooperation across multiple sectors, including trade, investment, energy, Information Technology, agriculture, education, and health. This deepening of ties will be pursued through sustained high-level engagements and the establishment of joint working groups.

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important both in regional context as well as in bilateral terms.

The Pakistan Foreign Office spokesperson noted that the two sides exchanged views on regional and international developments, pledging continued coordination in multilateral forums. The agreement provides a comprehensive framework for expanding defense cooperation, covering areas such as military training, joint exercises, and exchanges of expertise. Both countries are committed to implementing the agreement to enhance their security partnership, underpinned by mutual trust and shared interests, ultimately contributing to regional peace and stability.

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a significant step towards strengthening institutional defense ties and collaboration between the two countries