ISLAMABAD – Pakistan and Kuwait have agreed to transform their bilateralties into a comprehensive economic partnership.

This was stated by Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi while addressing anews conference in Kuwait.

He said the understanding reached during his meetings with Emir of KuwaitSheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah and other senior Kuwaiti leader.

The Foreign Minister said he highlighted problems of the Pakistanicommunity in Kuwait regarding visa restrictions.

He said Pakistan Ambassador will hold a meeting with Kuwaiti authorities tosort out this issue at the earliest.

He said Kuwait has expressed the resolve to continue supporting Pakistan onregional and international fora on matters of common interest.

Shah Mehmood Qureshi said the Kuwaiti leadership also reiterated to supportPakistan’s stance on Kashmir.

Meanwhile, addressing Pakistani Community in Kuwait, Foreign Minister saidOverseas Pakistanis are playing pivotal role to get Pakistan stand on itsown foot.

He said government of Pakistan is in contact with Kuwaiti government toresolve problems being faced by Pakistanis in that country.

He said Pakistan strongly supports peace in Afghanistan as it is veryimperative for development in the region.

The Foreign Minister said Pakistan will befittingly respond to anymisadventure against the motherland.

He said Pakistan has rendered unprecedented sacrifices in war-on-terrorwhich are being appreciated and acknowledge by international community.