Pakistani Cabinet Approves Defense Cooperation Agreement with Kuwait

The Pakistani cabinet approved on Wednesday a defense cooperation agreement between Pakistan and the State of Kuwait, aimed at enhancing defense cooperation between the two friendly countries. The office of the Pakistani Prime Minister said in a statement that “the approval came during a meeting held by the cabinet in the capital, Islamabad, chaired by Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif,” clarifying that the agreement was reached on June 11, 2023. In a related context, Sharif emphasized during the meeting Pakistan’s continued sincere diplomatic efforts to establish peace and stability in the region and to reduce tensions, noting that regional disturbances are among the main reasons for the rise in global oil prices. He added that Pakistan plays an active role in supporting peace-building efforts, pointing to the recent visit of a Pakistani delegation to Tehran, which included Army Chief General Asim Munir, and to talks held between senior officials from Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Iran, and Turkey. He clarified that the talks took place in a positive atmosphere and addressed ways to enhance coordination and mutual understanding in the region, within the framework of an agreement between Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey.