Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif and his Kuwaiti counterpart, Prime Minister Ahmad Al-Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, on Wednesday reaffirmed their commitment to deepen bilateral relations, with a 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, according to a news release from the Prime Minister’s Office. They discussed ways to expand cooperation in areas of mutual interest, including trade, investment, energy, development cooperation, and people-to-people exchanges, which covers both the economic links between the two governments and the ties between their citizens.
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. This reflects a view shared by both sides that good diplomatic relations should now produce more commercial activity, investment projects, and joint ventures. The meeting took place on the margins of a major international gathering, which gave the two leaders an opportunity to hold direct talks while they were attending the same event.
The leaders 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. The discussion on climate change was relevant to the venue, since COP31 brings countries together to discuss how to respond to rising temperatures and related effects. The prime ministers welcomed the recent ratification of the defence cooperation agreement by both countries and 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 expand sustainable development, reaffirming their shared commitment to taking Pakistan-Kuwait relations to new heights. According to the release, the meeting reflected the shared desire of the two brotherly countries to deepen their longstanding partnership and expand mutually beneficial cooperation across diverse sectors. No specific agreements, investment figures, or timelines were announced after the talks, so the next steps are likely to be taken up by officials of the two governments in the areas that the leaders identified.
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