PM Kakar meets crown prince, first deputy prime minister of Kuwait

KUWAIT: Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar called on Crown Prince of Kuwait Sheikh Meshal Al Ahmed Al Jaber Al Sabah on Wednesday.

According to a press release issued by the Prime Minister’s Office, PM Kakar reaffirmed the importance Pakistan attaches to its relationship with Kuwait and reiterated the desire to further expand bilateral cooperation in diverse fields.

He underscored the resolve to forge deeper economic engagement between Pakistan and Kuwait-including in trade, energy, IT, labour, mineral and investments.

The caretaker prime minister expressed satisfaction at the close cooperation between the two countries at multilateral fora.

He appreciated the measures undertaken by Kuwait for recruitment of Pakistani manpower in the fields of health, security and infrastructure.

The crown prince of Kuwait reciprocated the sentiments of the Prime Minister and reiterated the desire of Kuwaiti leadership to further deepen and broaden bilateral relations with Pakistan.

Meanwhile, PM Kakar also called on First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Interior of Kuwait, Sheikh Talal Al-Khaled Al-Ahmad Al Sabah. Chief of Army Staff General Syed Asim Munir was also present during the meeting.

The two leaders underlined the importance of historical brotherly ties between the two countries and reaffirmed the desire to strengthen the fraternal ties by transforming them into a mutually rewarding economic partnership.

The leaders also witnessed the signing of seven agreements concluded to attract multi-billion dollars investment from the State of Kuwait in various sectors of Pakistan including food security, agriculture, hydel power, water supplies (safe drinking water and supporting mining activities), establishment of mining fund to support mineral industry, technology zones development and mangrove preservation.

PM Kakar set to sign key agreements during Kuwait visit

In addition, three  MoUs in the fields of culture and art, environment and sustainable development were also signed.

The two leaders expressed great satisfaction at the trajectory of relations, agreed to remain in close contact, and take swift steps in further strengthening and deepening of Pakistan-Kuwait relations.

PM Kakar termed these agreements with Kuwait another milestone in the achievements which the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) platform is bringing for the country.

He also prayed for the good health of Emir of Kuwait Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah.

The caretaker prime minister is on a two-day official visit to Kuwait with the primary objective of signing of MoUs in multiple areas geared to transforming the six decades long bilateral relations into mutually beneficial economic ties.