Pakistan and Kuwait are looking to broaden cooperation in trade, investment, and industry, with a focus on sectors such as food exports, mobile phone manufacturing, and logistics.
The progress came during a meeting between Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) on Industries and Production Haroon Akhtar Khan and Kuwait’s Ambassador to Pakistan, Nasser Abdulrahman Jassim Al-Mutairi. The discussion centered on strengthening bilateral relations and identifying new areas of collaboration, according to an official statement issued on Wednesday.
The meeting was also attended by Secretary for Industries and Production Capt (r) Saif Anjum, Secretary Commerce and Trade Jawad Paul, and Director General of the National Logistics Corporation (NLC), Major General Farrukh Shehzad Rao.
Haroon Akhtar Khan emphasized that Kuwait is a brotherly nation and that Pakistan maintains strong and longstanding ties with it. He highlighted that under the leadership of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Pakistan is actively working day and night to promote peace in the region amid challenging geopolitical circumstances.
He further informed that the prime minister has constituted special committees to enhance food exports to Gulf countries. He underscored Pakistan’s desire to expand business-to-business linkages and explore new investment opportunities between the two countries.
Haroon Akhtar noted that Pakistan offers a vast market for Kuwait and is rich in natural resources and natural beauty. He reiterated Pakistan’s commitment to further strengthening trade, investment, and export relations with Kuwait. He also highlighted that the prime minister’s vision is to connect Pakistan more closely with Gulf countries and promote shared prosperity.
Ambassador Al-Mutairi appreciated the support extended by the people of Pakistan during difficult times and expressed gratitude for their solidarity.
He reaffirmed Kuwait’s interest in enhancing cooperation with Pakistan in key sectors, including food, information technology, and trade, read the statement.
Secretary Industries Saif Anjum highlighted that there is significant potential for collaboration in mobile phone manufacturing and other industrial sectors. DG NLC Major General Farrukh Shehzad Rao emphasized the opportunities for expanding cooperation in logistics, cargo, and transportation between the two countries.
The meeting concluded with both sides expressing their commitment to further strengthening bilateral relations and exploring new avenues of cooperation.
