The first Indian prime minister to visit the Gulf state in forty-three years, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has arrived for a historic two-day visit. The purpose of this tour, which was invited by Emir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, is to improve bilateral relations in a number of areas, such as energy, trade, and defense.
Being the first visit by an Indian prime minister since Indira Gandhi in 1981, Modi’s visit is noteworthy. This emphasizes how crucial Kuwait is to India’s strategic partnership in the Gulf.
Modi will interact with important Kuwaiti officials during his visit, such as the Crown Prince and Emir. It is anticipated that these talks would center on strengthening collaboration in investment, trade, and cross-cultural interactions.
Modi will engage with the Indian community in Kuwait, which makes up around 21% of the country’s total population and is the largest expat community there. He will take part in the “Hala Modi” cultural event, which honors their accomplishments.
His visit to an Indian labor camp, where he will show support for Indian laborers and recognize their contribution to improving India-Kuwait relations, is a noteworthy component of his agenda.
To further emphasize the cultural connections between Kuwait and India, Modi will also be a special guest of the Emir during the opening ceremony of the 26th Arabian Gulf Cup.
Modi underlined that this visit would strengthen India’s long-standing ties with Kuwait and offer a chance to develop a plan for future collaboration. He pointed out that West Asian peace, security, and stability are important for regional economy and that both countries have an interest in them. It is anticipated that the visit will lead to a number of bilateral agreements intended to strengthen India-Kuwait economic and strategic ties.
