ISLAMABAD, Jul 29: Pakistan on Wednesday welcomed Kuwait’s ratification of the Pakistan-Kuwait Defence Cooperation Agreement, signed in June 2023, terming it another important milestone in the longstanding defence partnership between the two brotherly countries.
In a statement issued here, Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Tahir Andrabi said the development reflected the shared resolve of both sides to further strengthen bilateral defence cooperation and elevate their security partnership, which dates back to the early 1980s.
He said the Agreement provided a comprehensive institutional framework for expanding defence cooperation, encompassing military training and education, joint exercises, exchange of expertise, and other mutually agreed areas of collaboration.
The spokesperson said the pact would further enhance institutional linkages between the Armed Forces of both countries and consolidate the longstanding defence ties between Pakistan and Kuwait.
He said Pakistan and Kuwait would continue to work closely to implement the Agreement in accordance with its provisions, thereby expanding bilateral defence collaboration and strengthening their enduring partnership, underpinned by mutual trust, shared interests and close institutional cooperation.
The spokesperson added that the move would also contribute to regional peace, security and stability.
The Pakistan-Kuwait Defence Cooperation Agreement was originally signed on June 11, 2023.
