SAPM Haroon Akhtar Meets Kuwait Ambassador to Pakistan
Islamabad (GNP):- Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) on Industries and Production, Haroon Akhtar Khan, held a meeting with the Ambassador of Kuwait to Pakistan, Nasser Abdulrahman Jassim Al-Mutairi, to discuss bilateral relations and avenues for enhanced cooperation.
The meeting was attended by Secretary for Industries and Production Capt(r) Mr Saif Anjum, Secretary Commerce and Trade Jawad Paul, and Director General National Logistics Corporation (NLC), Major General Farrukh Shehzad Rao.
During the meeting, Haroon Akhtar Khan emphasized that Kuwait is a brotherly country and Pakistan shares strong and longstanding relations with it. He highlighted that under the leadership of Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, Pakistan is actively working day and night to promote peace in the region amid challenging geopolitical circumstances.
He further informed that the Prime Minister has constituted special committees to enhance food exports to Gulf countries. He underscored Pakistan’s desire to expand business-to-business linkages and explore new investment opportunities between the two countries.
Haroon Akhtar Khan noted that Pakistan offers a vast market for Kuwait and is rich in natural resources and natural beauty. He reiterated Pakistan’s commitment to further strengthening trade, investment, and export relations with Kuwait. He also highlighted that the Prime Minister’s vision is to connect Pakistan more closely with Gulf countries and promote shared prosperity.
Ambassador Nasser Abdulrahman Jassim Al-Mutairi appreciated the support extended by the people of Pakistan during difficult times and expressed gratitude for their solidarity. He reaffirmed Kuwait’s interest in enhancing cooperation with Pakistan in key sectors including food, information technology, and trade.
Secretary Industries Saif Anjum highlighted that there is significant potential for collaboration in mobile phone manufacturing and other industrial sectors. DG NLC Major General Farrukh Shehzad Rao emphasized the opportunities for expanding cooperation in logistics, cargo, and transportation between the two countries.
The meeting concluded with both sides expressing their commitment to further strengthening bilateral relations and exploring new avenues of mutual cooperation.
