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Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi met today with the Amir of Kuwait, His Highness Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah. This was the first meeting between the two leaders. On arrival at the Bayan Palace, he was given a ceremonial welcome and received by His Highness Ahmad Al-Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, Prime Minister of the State of Kuwait.
The leaders recalled the strong historical and friendly ties between the two countries and re-affirmed their full commitment to further expanding and deepening bilateral cooperation. In this context, they agreed to elevate the bilateral relationship to a ‘Strategic Partnership’.
Prime Minister thanked His Highness the Amir for ensuring the well-being of over one million strong Indian community in Kuwait. His Highness the Amir expressed appreciation for the contribution of the large and vibrant Indian community in Kuwait’s development.
Prime Minister appreciated the new initiatives being undertaken by Kuwait to fulfill its Vision 2035 and congratulated His Highness the Amir for successful holding of the GCC Summit earlier this month. Prime Minister also expressed his gratitude for inviting him yesterday as a ‘Guest of Honour’ at the opening ceremony of the Arabian Gulf Cup. His Highness the Amir reciprocated Prime Minister’s sentiments and expressed appreciation for India's role as a valued partner in Kuwait and the Gulf region. His Highness the Amir looked forward to greater role and contribution of India towards realisation of Kuwait Vision 2035.
Prime Minister invited His Highness the Amir to visit India.
Excellent meeting with His Highness the Amir of Kuwait, Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al Sabah.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 22, 2024
We discussed cooperation in key sectors like pharmaceuticals, IT, FinTech, Infrastructure and security.
In line with the close ties between our nations, we have elevated our… pic.twitter.com/yjBXjZk7gd
لقاء ممتاز مع صاحب السمو أمير دولة الكويت الشيخ مشعل الأحمد الجابر الصباح.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 22, 2024
ناقشنا التعاون في قطاعات رئيسية مثل الصناعات الدوائية وتكنولوجيا المعلومات والتكنولوجيا المالية والبنية الأساسية والأمن.
تماشياً مع العلاقات الوثيقة بين بلدينا، رفعنا شراكتنا إلى مستوى استراتيجي وأنا… pic.twitter.com/WrF07cvQQa
