ISLAMABAD, Nov 27: Pakistan and Kuwait on Thursday discussed ongoing collaboration and explored future opportunities to strengthen bilateral ties, officials said.

Pakistan’s Federal Minister for Petroleum, Ali Malik, met with Kuwait’s Ambassador to Pakistan, Nassar Al-Mutairi, to review current cooperation and potential areas of partnership, particularly in the petroleum sector.

During the meeting, Malik welcomed the ambassador and praised his role in bolstering relations between the two countries, describing him as “a true friend of Pakistan.” He highlighted that bilateral relations are founded on mutual respect, trust, and decades of collaboration, with a focus on energy and petroleum.

Malik reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to deepening cooperation and underscored the importance of expanding the petroleum partnership to meet evolving global energy dynamics.

Ambassador Al-Mutairi expressed gratitude for the warm reception, noting Pakistan’s progress and resilience amid external challenges. He emphasized Kuwait’s support for Pakistan’s continued development across all sectors.

Both sides agreed to maintain close coordination, explore new opportunities in the energy sector, and further strengthen historic ties, according to a statement from Pakistan’s Petroleum Ministry.