Pakistan’s New Kuwait Defence Pact Adds to Growing Regional Military Network
What Happened
Pakistan and Kuwait have signed a joint defence and military cooperation agreement during Kuwaiti Defence Minister Sheikh Abdullah Ali Abdullah Al-Salem Al-Sabah’s visit to Islamabad. The pact was signed with Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif and aims to enhance military coordination, expertise exchange and cooperation between the two armed forces.
Key Takeaways
The agreement comes days after Pakistan joined a separate defence arrangement involving Saudi Arabia and Turkey, highlighting Islamabad's efforts to strengthen its military partnerships across West Asia. The move reflects Pakistan's growing engagement with Gulf security frameworks, a region where India also has significant strategic and economic interests.