Prime Ministers Shehbaz Sharif and Ahmad Al-Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah discuss economic cooperation, energy, defence and regional security at COP31 in Türkiye.

Pakistan and Kuwait have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations, with particular emphasis on expanding trade, investment and business cooperation.

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif and his Kuwaiti counterpart, Ahmad Al-Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, held a bilateral meeting on Wednesday on the sidelines of the 31st United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP31) in Antalya, Türkiye.

According to a statement issued by the Prime Minister’s Office, the two leaders discussed opportunities to enhance cooperation in trade, investment, energy, development cooperation and people-to-people exchanges.

Both prime ministers highlighted the longstanding fraternal ties between Pakistan and Kuwait and expressed their determination to transform strong political and diplomatic relations into deeper economic and business partnerships.

They also exchanged views on regional and international developments, particularly peace and security challenges, the adverse effects of climate change and the importance of greater international cooperation for sustainable development.

The leaders welcomed the recent ratification of the defence cooperation agreement by both countries, expressing hope that the development would provide fresh momentum to bilateral relations.

They agreed to work jointly to promote mutual prosperity, strengthen regional stability and advance sustainable development.

The meeting reaffirmed the shared commitment of Pakistan and Kuwait to expanding their longstanding partnership and exploring mutually beneficial opportunities across various sectors.