(Karachi) Foreign Minster Shah Mahmood Qureshi visited the Embassy of Kuwait in Islamabad on Friday and extended his condolence over the sad demise of Emir of Kuwait Sheikh Sabah Al Ahmad Al Jaber Al Sabah.

The foreign minister also recorded his impressions in the condolence book at the Embassy.

On the occasion, Qureshi praised Emir of Kuwait's role in strengthening relations between Pakistan and Kuwait. He said Pakistan and Kuwait enjoy fraternal and longstanding ties.

He added that Kuwait always supports Pakistan and the two countries have cordial ties.

Earlier, Prime Minister Imran Khan expressed deep grief over the death of Amir of Kuwait Sheikh Sabah Al Ahmad Al Jaber Al Sabah.

The prime minister, in a tweet, also extended condolences to the Crown Prince, Al Sabah family and the Kuwaiti people.

"Deeply grieved over demise of HH Sheikh Sabah Al Ahmad Al Jaber Al Sabah, Amir of Kuwait. We extend our heartfelt condolences to Crown Prince, Al Sabah family & to the Kuwaiti people. Amir’s contributions to Pak-Kuwait relations will always be remembered," the prime minister tweeted.

The Amir of Kuwait, 91, had been hospitalized in the United States for treatment.