Kuwait has officially approved a Defence Cooperation Agreement with Pakistan, paving the way for closer military collaboration between the two countries across training, intelligence, logistics, and defence technology.
The approval came through a decree-law published in the latest edition of the official gazette Kuwait Alyawm, formally ratifying the agreement signed in Kuwait on 11 June 2023.
The agreement is designed to deepen bilateral defence relations by creating a structured framework for cooperation in line with the laws of both countries and their international commitments.
Under the agreement, Pakistan and Kuwait will collaborate in several areas, including military training and education, logistics, exchange of military personnel and technical experts, defence science and technology, and military intelligence, along with any additional areas mutually agreed upon in the future.
To ensure implementation, both countries will prepare annual cooperation plans through executive protocols and programmes. The agreement also encourages regular exchanges of official military delegations at different levels.
A joint military committee, led by representatives nominated by the defence ministers of both countries, will oversee implementation of the agreement and meet once every year.
The agreement contains strict provisions to protect classified information, prohibiting either side from sharing confidential documents, materials, or intelligence with any third party without the prior written consent of the originating country. These confidentiality obligations will remain in force even after the agreement expires.
Financially, the arrangement follows the principle of reciprocity. During official visits, the host country will cover domestic travel, accommodation, and emergency medical treatment for visiting delegations.
The agreement also clarifies that it will not override the existing international obligations of either country. Any disputes over its interpretation or implementation will be settled through mutual consultations rather than domestic or international courts.
