Enhanced India-Kuwait Ties

  • 20 Aug 2024

On 18th August, 2024, External Affairs Minister met with Kuwait's Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Sabah to explore ways to elevate bilateral relations during his day-long visit to Kuwait on Sunday.

Key Points

  • Focus on Bilateral Relations: The visit aimed to review and advance various aspects of India-Kuwait relations, including political, trade, investment, energy, security, cultural, and consular matters.
  • Discussion on Regional and International Issues: Both sides planned to discuss regional and international issues of mutual interest as part of the broader agenda of the visit.
  • Context of the Visit: Jaishankar's visit follows a recent tragedy in Kuwait, where 45 Indians were among the victims of a devastating fire in June that killed at least 49 foreign workers.
  • Strengthening Cooperation: The discussions included plans to enhance cooperation and deepen the longstanding bonds of goodwill and friendship between the two nations.
  • Significance of the Visit: The visit underscores the commitment of both countries to build on their historical ties and address current and future challenges collaboratively.