Kuwait to lift restrictions on visas to Pakistani workers

Islamabad, January 11, 2013 (PPI-OT): Mr. Nawaf Abdul-Aziz Al-Enezi, Ambassador of Kuwait, called on Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf at the Prime Minister’s House today and informed him that the Kingdom of Kuwait is considering to lift restrictions on issuance of visas to Pakistani workers.

Mr. Nawaf Abdulaziz Al-Enezi also informed the Prime Minister that a high powered delegation would be visiting Pakistan soon to recruit doctors, paramedics and workers.

It may be recalled that Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf, during his visit to Kuwait on the sidelines of Asian Cooperation Dialogue (ACD) Summit, had taken up the issue of visas with His Highness Sheikh Sabah Al Ahmad Al Jaber Al Sabah, who had assured him of looking into the matter.

While talking to Ambassador of Kuwait, Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf said that Pakistan and Kuwait enjoy close relations which are growing from strength to strength.

The Prime Minister praised the wisdom and sagacity of the Ameer of Kuwait and asked the Ambassador to convey his greetings and best wishes to His Excellency.

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