Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan to Kuwait Dr. Zafar Iqbal receives the Minister of Commerce and Industry Khalifa Al-Ajeel.

He confirmed his country’s aspiration for a broader Kuwaiti partnership in the national development process of Pakistan. He expressed his gratitude to His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, as well as the government and people of Kuwait, for their generosity, hospitality, and continuous support for the Pakistani community. He also praised the role of the Kuwaiti Ministry of Foreign Affairs, especially the Department of Asian Affairs, in strengthening bilateral relations. Regarding regional affairs, he expressed his country’s concern about the current situation, while appreciating the balanced and supportive positions of Kuwait towards peaceful solutions. He added that Pakistan reaffirms its full support for the efforts of Kuwait to maintain regional security and stability.

Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan to Kuwait Dr. Zafar Iqbal receives the US Ambassador to Kuwait Karen Sasahara.

On Pakistan’s National Day, he stated that it is an occasion to celebrate the national identity and commemorate the historic Lahore Resolution of 1940, which paved the way for the establishment of a State where Muslims in the subcontinent could live in dignity and freedom. He said the occasion is considered an opportunity to express appreciation for the longstanding relations between Pakistan and Kuwait, which are getting stronger day by day through close cooperation in the fields of trade, investment, energy, infrastructure, information technology, and tourism. He then expressed his concern over the ongoing Israeli aggression on Gaza, which has resulted in heavy losses of innocent civilian lives. “Pakistan calls for an immediate and unconditional ceasefire, and reaffirms its unwavering support for the establishment of an independent Palestinian State on the pre-1967 borders, with Al-Quds Al-Sharif as its capital,” he asserted. In conclusion, he praised the contributions of the Pakistani community in Kuwait, considering them a source of pride for both countries. He also called for continuous joint work toward a more just, peacefu,l and dignified world.