ISLAMABAD: Kuwait’s Foreign Minister Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah arrived in Pakistan on Tuesday evening for talks on bilateral ties and regional developments
Upon arrival at Islamabad International Airport, the Kuwaiti Foreign Minister was received by Zahid Hussain, Additional Secretary (Middle East), Ministry of Foreign Affairs, a Foreign Office statement said.
The visit is being carried out at the invitation of Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar.
“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,” the statement said.
H.E. Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the State of Kuwait, arrived in Islamabad today on an official visit at the invitation of Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar @MIshaqDar50.
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— Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Pakistan (@ForeignOfficePk) July 28, 2026
The visit reflects the enduring fraternal relationship between Pakistan and Kuwait, underpinned by shared history, mutual trust and strong cooperation across multiple sectors.
In an earlier statement, the Foreign Office said that during the visit, Foreign Minister Al-Sabah will hold talks with the Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister.
“The two sides will review the entire spectrum of bilateral relations and exchange views on regional and international developments of mutual interest, the statement said.
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— Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Pakistan (@ForeignOfficePk) July 27, 2026
He is also expected to pay a courtesy call on the leadership of Pakistan. The visit reflects the shared resolve of Pakistan and Kuwait to further strengthen their enduring partnership and expand cooperation for the mutual benefit of both countries.
Kuwait approves defence cooperation pact with Pakistan
In a significant step towards deepening bilateral strategic ties, Kuwait has formally approved a defence cooperation agreement with Pakistan, paving the way for expanded collaboration in military training, intelligence sharing, defence technology, logistics and broader armed forces cooperation.
The approval was granted through a decree-law published in the latest edition of Kuwait’s official gazette, with the Deputy Prime Minister formally endorsing the defence cooperation agreement signed by the two countries in Kuwait on June 11, 2023.
The pact establishes a comprehensive framework to strengthen defence relations and promote cooperation in military training, education and other security-related fields in accordance with the domestic laws of both countries and their respective international obligations.
Under the agreement, Pakistan and Kuwait will expand cooperation across a wide range of areas, including military training and education, logistical support, the exchange of military personnel, technical experts and specialists, scientific and technological collaboration, military intelligence, and other mutually agreed fields of defence cooperation.
