ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan government has secured full facilitation for diesel and jet fuel imports from Kuwait, with Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC) assuring support for Pakistani-flagged vessels, in a move aimed at strengthening energy security amid global supply uncertainties.
The commitment came during a meeting between Petroleum Minister Ali Pervaiz Malik and Kuwait’s Ambassador Nassar Abdulrahman Jasser Almutairi in Islamabad, where both sides discussed expanding bilateral cooperation and regional stability.
Malik welcomed KPC’s assurance, calling it a critical step in ensuring uninterrupted fuel supplies, particularly diesel imports that have underpinned Pakistan’s energy needs for decades. He also conveyed appreciation to Kuwait’s Oil Minister Tariq Suleiman Ahmed Al-Roumi and KPC leadership for their continued support.
Highlighting over 50 years of energy ties, Malik described Pakistan-Kuwait relations as “connected by hearts”, rooted in trust and consistent cooperation. He also emphasized Islamabad’s push for regional peace, noting Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is actively engaged in facilitating stability and ensuring supply chains for essential commodities across Gulf states.
Almutairi praised Pakistan’s role in promoting peaceful solutions and reaffirmed Kuwait’s commitment to deepening cooperation, particularly in the energy sector, as both nations look to expand strategic ties.
The development follows last week’s engagement with Oman, where both sides agreed to expand cooperation, with Islamabad seeking preferential fuel supplies. Pakistan has already imported multiple fuel cargoes from Oman this month, as it accelerates efforts to diversify imports, strengthen supply resilience and advance upstream collaboration.
