Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Industries and Production, Haroon Akhtar Khan, held a high-level meeting with the Nasser Abdulrahman Jassim Al-Mutairi to discuss bilateral relations and potential areas 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 discussion, Haroon Akhtar Khan emphasized that Kuwait is a brotherly country and Pakistan shares strong, longstanding ties with it. He highlighted that under Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, Pakistan is actively promoting regional peace amid challenging geopolitical circumstances.
He informed the ambassador that special committees have been formed to enhance food exports to Gulf countries and stressed Pakistan’s desire to expand business-to-business linkages and explore new investment opportunities. Haroon Akhtar Khan noted that Pakistan offers a vast market, is rich in natural resources and scenic beauty, and reiterated the government’s commitment to strengthening trade, investment, and export relations with Kuwait.
Ambassador Nasser Abdulrahman Jassim Al-Mutairi appreciated the support extended by the people of Pakistan during difficult times and reaffirmed Kuwait’s interest in enhancing cooperation in sectors including food, information technology, and trade.
Secretary Industries Saif Anjum highlighted collaboration potential in mobile phone manufacturing and other industrial sectors, while DG NLC Major General Farrukh Shehzad Rao emphasized opportunities in logistics, cargo, and transportation.
The meeting concluded with both sides expressing their commitment to further strengthen bilateral relations and explore new avenues of mutual cooperation.