Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has emphasized concerted efforts by Pakistan and Kuwait to ensure early implementation of their bilateral agreements in different fields.

He was talking to Kuwaiti Ambassador Nassar Abdulrahman Jasser Almutairi who paid a courtesy call on him in Islamabad today.

The Prime Minister said seven agreements worth ten billon dollars were signed between the two countries in November last for collaboration in food security, water supply, hydel power, mangrove rehabilitation, technology and mines and minerals sectors.

He emphasized the role of Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) that provides a robust and efficient mechanism to attract foreign investment into Pakistan.

Shehbaz Sharif said Pakistan attaches great importance to its historic and deep-rooted ties with Kuwait and is desirous of further strengthening the same with a focus on trade and investment.

Thanking the Kuwaiti leadership for the warm wishes and felicitations on his re-election, the Prime Minister
extended an invitation to the Amir of Kuwait Sheikh Mishal Al Ahmad Al Jaber Al Sabah to visit Pakistan.

The Kuwaiti Ambassador thanked Pakistan for its support to Kuwait in difficult times and reaffirmed his country’s strong commitment to build closer ties with Pakistan.

On the occasion, the Prime Minister appreciated the ambassador’s contribution in fostering stronger ties between the two countries.

Source: Radio Pakistan