Independent report
ANTALYA: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif and his Kuwaiti counterpart, Ahmad Al-Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, have agreed to further strengthen bilateral relations, with particular emphasis on trade, investment and economic cooperation.
The two leaders held a bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the 31st United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP31) in Antalya, Türkiye, on Wednesday.
They discussed opportunities to expand cooperation in trade, investment, energy, development and people-to-people exchanges.
Both prime ministers underscored the longstanding fraternal relations between Pakistan and Kuwait and expressed their commitment to translating strong political and diplomatic ties into enhanced economic and business partnerships.
They also exchanged views on regional and international developments, particularly peace and security challenges, the adverse impacts of climate change and the importance of international cooperation for sustainable development.
Welcoming the recent ratification of the defence cooperation agreement by both countries, the two leaders expressed confidence that it would provide further impetus to bilateral relations.
They agreed to work together to promote mutual prosperity, regional stability and sustainable development while taking Pakistan-Kuwait cooperation to new heights.
