ISLAMABAD: Ambassador Nassar Abdulrahman Jasser Almutairi, Ambassador of the State of Kuwait to Pakistan, paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister Mian Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said Pakistan attached great importance to its historic and deep-rooted ties with Kuwait. He thanked the Kuwaiti leadership, including the Amir of Kuwait Sheikh Mishal Al Ahmad Al Jaber Al Sabah, for the warm wishes and felicitations on his re-election. He expressed the desire to work closely with them to further strengthen the bilateral relationship, with a focus on trade and investment. He also extended an invitation to the Amir of Kuwait to visit Pakistan at his earliest convenience.

The Prime Minister noted with satisfaction that seven Agreements were signed between the two countries in November 2023, worth US$ 10 billion, relating to diverse areas including food security, technology, hydel power, mining and minerals, water supply and mangrove rehabilitation. He urged concerted efforts by bo
th sides to ensure early implementation of the agreements. In this context, he emphasized the role of Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) that provides a robust and efficient mechanism to attract foreign investment into Pakistan.

The Kuwaiti Ambassador thanked Pakistan for its support to Kuwait in difficult times. The Ambassador profoundly thanked former Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif for his strong public support to Kuwaits independence and sovereignty during the 1990-91 crisis. He also expressed gratitude for Pakistan’s support to Kuwait during COVID-19 pandemic. The Ambassador reaffirmed Kuwaits strong commitment to build closer ties with Pakistan.

The Prime Minister appreciated Ambassador Almutairis contribution in fostering stronger ties between Pakistan and Kuwait.