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Pakistani PM heads to Kuwait

ISLAMABAD, Feb 14 (KUNA) -- Pakistani Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani headed Monday to Kuwait for a two-day visit to enhance bilateral relations and increase cooperation.
The Prime Minister is being accompanied by Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Hina Rabbani Khar and other senior government officials.
A foreign office press statement said that Pakistan "attaches immense importance to its relations with the State of Kuwait and the Prime Minister's visit will help further enhance the bilateral relationship, which is multi-faceted and rooted in mutual respect and affection." During his visit, the Prime Minister, among others, will meet His Highness the Amir of Kuwait Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, and His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Nasser Al-Mohammad Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah.
Pakistan and Kuwait enjoy excellent relations and the two brotherly countries share common values, faith and traditions, said the statement, adding, "the people of Pakistan take pride in the development of Kuwait under the sagacious and visionary leadership of His Highness Sheikh Sabah, the Amir of Kuwait." Kuwait is host to a strong Pakistani community of about 150,000, who are actively contributing towards the economic development of the country.
They also act as a strong bridge between the two countries, the statement concluded. (end) amn.ris KUNA 140910 Feb 11NNNN