Pakistan, Kuwait Vow to Strengthen Naval and Defence Cooperation

ISLAMABAD : According to Raaz News | Commander of the Kuwait Naval Force Major General (Navy) Saif Abdulhadi Alhamlan called on Pakistan’s Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf at Naval Headquarters in Islamabad, where both sides discussed ways to strengthen bilateral naval cooperation and promote regional maritime security.

Upon his arrival, the Kuwaiti naval commander was received by Admiral Naveed Ashraf, while a smartly turned-out contingent of the Pakistan Navy presented a Guard of Honour. The visiting dignitary was also introduced to the principal staff officers at Naval Headquarters.

During the meeting, the two naval chiefs exchanged views on matters of mutual professional interest, the regional maritime security environment and opportunities to expand cooperation between their respective naval forces.

Both sides underscored the importance of sustained engagement and explored avenues for enhancing collaboration in professional training, capacity building and defence cooperation.

The two naval leaders reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening the longstanding defence relationship between Pakistan and Kuwait, with particular emphasis on expanding naval cooperation and promoting closer institutional links between the two navies.

The Kuwaiti commander was also briefed on the Pakistan Navy’s contributions and initiatives to support regional maritime security.

Kuwait Naval Commander Meets Pakistan’s Defence Minister

During his visit to Islamabad, Major General (Navy) Saif Abdulhadi Alhamlan also met Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif.

The meeting focused on bilateral defence cooperation, matters of mutual interest and opportunities to further strengthen the longstanding fraternal relations between Pakistan and Kuwait.

Both sides discussed expanding collaboration between their naval forces and maintaining close engagement to advance their shared defence interests.