Pakistan, Kuwait protocol agreement builds on 2023 defence pact
New pact seeks to expand military training, deployment and institutional links
Pakistan and Kuwait have signed a "Protocol Agreement 2026" to further bolster their bilateral defence cooperation. The accord is perceived as a logical extension of an existing defence agreement between the two nations. The agreement underscores the enduring "brotherly relations" shared by Pakistan and Kuwait and their mutual resolve to enhance their defence ties.
The protocol builds upon the Agreement for Defence Cooperation signed in 2023, which was later ratified by Kuwait in 2026. This new agreement transforms their longstanding trust into deeper institutional and operational cooperation, according to sources. It also highlights the relationship's proven strength during and post the First Gulf War.
The protocol provides a formal institutional framework to widen defence cooperation, fortify military-to-military linkages, and intensify engagement in areas like military training and deployment. Sources reiterate that the agreement is independent of any other bilateral or multilateral arrangements and should be viewed solely within the context of Pakistan-Kuwait defence relations.
They describe the protocol as an extension of the 2023 Agreement for Defence Cooperation, offering the necessary mechanism for its effective implementation.
Therefore, the agreement signifies a stride towards institutionalizing and further strengthening the long-standing defence partnership between Pakistan and Kuwait, sources conclude.
Written by urgent.news from The Express Tribune - Pakistan's reporting — not their text. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.
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