Kuwaiti Foreign Minister Sheikh Jarrah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah met with Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar, and Chief of Army Staff General Syed Asim Munir during his visit to Islamabad. The minister conveyed greetings from Kuwaiti leadership to President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Sharif while outlining priorities for closer collaboration. The discussions emphasized the strategic depth of relations that have developed over decades across political, economic, defense and diplomatic domains, a Kuwaiti Ministry of Foreign Affairs statement said.
The ministry’s account of the meetings highlighted mutual interest in advancing cooperation to promote regional stability and de-escalation amid ongoing geopolitical tensions. Al-Sabah expressed appreciation for Pakistan’s contributions to peace efforts in the broader region during the talks. Both sides reviewed progress on existing frameworks and identified new opportunities to intensify security collaboration against shared challenges.
The visit follows Kuwait’s recent ratification of a five-year defence cooperation agreement with Pakistan that encompasses military training, intelligence sharing, defence technology, research and logistics. Pakistani officials have described the pact as a foundation for enhanced institutional ties, including the formation of a joint military committee to draft annual plans and coordinate exchanges. A statement from the Pakistani Ministry of Foreign Affairs noted that the agreement builds on an initial signing in 2023 and reflects the growing strategic alignment between the two armed forces.
A Reuters report published on July 17, 2026, indicated that negotiations for an expanded defence arrangement were underway, potentially involving Pakistani troops, fighter jets and drones in Kuwait alongside reciprocal energy cooperation and investment. The news agency cited sources familiar with the discussions who compared the possible scope to Pakistan’s existing pacts with other Gulf nations. Such developments align with the priorities addressed in the July 29 meetings, according to the Kuwaiti ministry statement.
Economic and trade relations also received attention, with both governments seeking to build on established flows that include Kuwaiti investment in Pakistan and the role of Pakistani expatriates in the Kuwaiti workforce. The ministry statement pointed to historical humanitarian support from Kuwait to Pakistan during periods of natural disaster as evidence of the multifaceted partnership. Officials agreed to explore further avenues for investment that could strengthen economic resilience on both sides.
Coordination on international platforms formed another key element of the agenda, with the two countries committing to mutual backing on issues of shared concern. The Kuwaiti Foreign Ministry said the talks underscored the value of sustained high-level dialogue to navigate shifting regional dynamics. Al-Sabah’s engagements in Islamabad reflect Kuwait’s consistent approach to bolstering alliances that support wider stability across South Asia and the Gulf.
