Prime Minister Renews Invitation to Kuwaiti Crown Prince for Official Visit to Pakistan
A collage of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif alongside Sheikh Sabah Al Khaled Al Hamad Al Mubarak Al Sabah. Photo: Reuters
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif held a telephone conversation with Kuwaiti Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Al Khaled, during which the two leaders exchanged Eidul Fitr greetings, discussed regional developments and reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations.
According to a statement from the Prime Minister’s Office, during the call, the two leaders exchanged greetings on the occasion of Eidul Fitr, conveying their wishes for “peace, prosperity and well-being” for the people of both countries and for the Muslim Ummah at large.
The statement said the prime minister also conveyed his “good wishes and respect” to the Emir of Kuwait, His Highness Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah.
During the call, reiterating Pakistan’s strong condemnation of the recent attacks on Kuwait, Prime Minister Shehbaz expressed “deep grief over the loss of precious lives” and prayed for the speedy recovery of the injured, underlining Pakistan’s “solidarity and support to the brotherly people of Kuwait.”
Emphasizing the broader regional context, he called on all countries to “work collectively to maintain peace and resolve differences through dialogue and diplomacy.”
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The statement added that reaffirming the long-standing ties between the two countries, the Prime Minister renewed his invitation to the Crown Prince of Kuwait to visit Pakistan at his convenience. It concluded that both leaders agreed to remain in close contact on matters of mutual interest.
Meanwhile, Information Minister Attaullah Tarar has said that Pakistan is ready to play a key role in mediating regional tensions following the attack on Iran by the United States and Israel.
“Pakistan is in talks with various partners and we have always tried to maintain balance in relations. I think we are in a position to play a mediation role with countries in the region,” he said during an interview with Al Jazeera.
The Information Minister expressed Pakistan’s “desire to participate in de-escalating the situation” in Iran and to avoid further instability in the region. He stressed that due to these long-standing ties, Pakistan is always ready to help whenever required.
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Additionally, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar will visit Riyadh on March 18 and 19 to attend a meeting of foreign ministers of regional countries, Pakistan’s foreign ministry said on Wednesday.
In a post on X, the Foreign Ministry said Dar would use the meeting to reiterate Pakistan’s diplomatic position amid rising tensions in the Middle East.
“During the meeting, the DPM/FM will express its full support for the territorial integrity, sovereignty and political independence of all brotherly countries in the region and will call for an end to all attacks on their territory,” the statement said.
According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Dar will reaffirm Pakistan’s call for an immediate end to the ongoing conflict and underline the need to resume dialogue and diplomacy. It is also expected to highlight Pakistan’s diplomatic initiatives and its commitment to play a constructive role in addressing the region’s growing security challenges.
The visit comes as the United States and Israel’s war against Iran intensifies, deepening instability across the Middle East. Iranian state television reported Wednesday that Iran attacked Tel Aviv with missiles carrying cluster warheads, describing the attack as retaliation for Israel’s assassination of Iran’s security chief Ali Larijani.
Earlier on March 12, Prime Minister Shehbaz traveled to Riyadh for detailed talks on the regional situation with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
