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Kuwaiti FM to visit Pakistan tomorrow

Kuwaiti Foreign Minister Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah will arrive in Pakistan on July 28 for a two-day official visit aimed at strengthening bilateral relations and expanding cooperation between the two countries.

According to Pakistan’s Foreign Office, the Kuwaiti foreign minister will stay in Pakistan until July 29. The visit has been arranged at the invitation of Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar.

During his visit, Sheikh Jarrah will hold detailed discussions with Ishaq Dar on matters concerning Pakistan-Kuwait relations. The two sides are expected to review a wide range of bilateral issues and explore opportunities to further improve cooperation in different areas.

The discussions will also cover important regional and international developments. Pakistan and Kuwait are expected to exchange views on issues of mutual interest, particularly those affecting peace, stability and security in the region.

The Kuwaiti foreign minister is also scheduled to pay a courtesy call on Pakistan’s leadership during his stay.

The Foreign Office said the visit reflected the commitment of both countries to further strengthen their longstanding partnership. It also highlighted the desire of Pakistan and Kuwait to broaden cooperation for the mutual benefit of their people.

The visit comes shortly after a telephone conversation between Ishaq Dar and his Kuwaiti counterpart on July 18. During that discussion, Sheikh Jarrah appreciated Pakistan’s constructive role in encouraging dialogue and supporting regional stability.

The upcoming visit is expected to provide an opportunity for both sides to build on those discussions and develop closer diplomatic and economic ties.

Pakistan and Kuwait have maintained longstanding friendly relations, with cooperation extending across diplomatic, economic and other areas. Islamabad has consistently sought to strengthen engagement with Gulf countries, while Kuwait has remained an important partner for Pakistan in the region.

The two-day visit is therefore expected to give fresh momentum to bilateral engagement and encourage further cooperation on matters of shared interest.

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