PM, Kuwaiti crown prince discuss regional developments in phone call
Shehbaz renews invitation to Kuwaiti crown prince for an official visit to Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif held a telephone conversation with Kuwaiti Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Al Khaled on Wednesday, during which the two leaders exchanged EidulFitr greetings, discussed regional developments and reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral ties.
According to a statment from PM’s Office, during the call, the two leaders exchanged greetings on the occasion of EidulFitr, conveying their wishes for “peace, prosperity and well-being” for the people of both countries and the wider Muslim Ummah.
The statement said the prime minister also conveyed his “good wishes and respect” for the Amir of Kuwait, His Highness Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah.
During the call, reiterating Pakistan’s strong condemnation of recent attacks on Kuwait, PM Shehbaz expressed “deep sorrow over the loss of precious lives” and prayed for the speedy recovery of the injured, underscoring Pakistan’s “solidarity and support with the brotherly people of Kuwait”.
Emphasising the broader regional context, he called on all countries to “work collectively to maintain peace and resolve differences through dialogue and diplomacy”.
The statement added that reaffirming the longstanding ties between the two countries, the prime minister renewed his invitation to the Kuwaiti crown prince to visit Pakistan at his convenience. It concluded that both leaders agreed to remain in close contact on matters of mutual interest.
The Prime Minister also held a telephone conversation with Sultan Haitham bin Tariq of Oman and conveyed warm Eid greetings to him and the brotherly people of Oman.
“I expressed heartfelt condolences to him on the loss of precious lives and the injuries sustained during the recent attacks in Oman, and reaffirmed Pakistan’s solidarity and support with Oman during this difficult time,” said the statement.
The PMO added that both leaders agreed on the importance of peace, stability, and dialogue, and reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthening the enduring Pakistan–Oman partnership.
PM Shehbaz reiterated his invitation to Sultan Tariq to undertake an official visit to Pakistan and accepted his gracious invitation to visit Oman on mutually convenient dates. Staff Report
