ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s minister for overseas Pakistanis said on Sunday Islamabad was ready to sign a proposed labor cooperation agreement with Kuwait, potentially during an upcoming visit by the Kuwaiti crown prince.
The commitment was conveyed by Chaudhry Salik Hussain, the federal minister for overseas Pakistanis, during a meeting with Rabab Abdullah Al-Othaimi, director general of Kuwait’s Public Authority for Manpower, according to a statement shared by the minister on X.
The discussions come as Pakistan seeks to secure overseas employment opportunities for its workers amid domestic economic pressures, while Gulf states continue to rely heavily on expatriate labor for infrastructure and services. Overseas employment remains a key source of remittances for Pakistan, which are critical to supporting foreign exchange reserves and household incomes.
“Pakistan views its long-standing and strong relations with Kuwait with great respect and is ready to sign the proposed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on labor, which can be finalized during the visit of Kuwait’s Crown Prince to Pakistan,” Hussain said in an X statement.
An exact date for the visit has not yet been announced.
