ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has welcomed Kuwait’s ratification of the Defence Cooperation Agreement signed in June 2023, describing it as a significant milestone in strengthening defence partnership between the two brotherly countries.

Responding to media queries, Foreign Office Spokesperson Tahir Andrabi said the agreement marks a new chapter in the long-standing defence relationship between Pakistan and Kuwait, which dates back to the 1980s.

He said the ratification reflects the shared commitment of both countries to further enhance defence cooperation and elevate their security partnership. According to the spokesperson, the move follows a series of high-level engagements between the civilian and military leadership of the two countries in recent months, aimed at expanding bilateral collaboration in the defence sector.

Andrabi noted that the agreement provides a comprehensive institutional framework for promoting defence cooperation. It covers military training and education, joint military exercises, exchange of professional expertise, and cooperation in other mutually agreed areas.

He added that the agreement would strengthen institutional links between the armed forces of Pakistan and Kuwait while reinforcing the long-standing defence ties between the two friendly nations.

The Foreign Office spokesperson said both countries would continue to work closely to implement the provisions of the agreement. He expressed confidence that the enhanced defence partnership would contribute to regional peace, security, and stability.

The Defence Cooperation Agreement between Pakistan and Kuwait was signed on June 11, 2023. It also includes cooperation in defence production, electronic communication systems, scientific research, military media, and cultural and sports activities, reflecting the broad scope of bilateral collaboration.