On December 21–22, 2024, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will make his first trip to Kuwait as prime minister of India in forty-three years. Kuwait’s Amir, Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, invited this important diplomatic interaction.
Indira Gandhi was the final Indian prime minister to travel to Kuwait, in 1981. Since then, there haven’t been many high-level contacts; the Kuwaiti prime minister’s 2013 visit to India was the most recent noteworthy.
Agenda: PM Modi will speak with Kuwaiti officials and connect with the country’s sizable Indian expat population while in Kuwait. The fact that this group makes up the majority of the nation’s foreign population emphasizes the close human linkages between Kuwait and India.
Strengthening Bilateral Relations: The goal of the visit is to improve collaboration in a number of areas, such as labor, trade, and energy. India is one of Kuwait’s most important trading partners; in 2023–2024, bilateral trade was valued at about USD 10.47 billion. Energy security and labor welfare agreements, especially as they relate to Indian workers in Kuwait, are anticipated to be the main topics of debate.
The two nations’ common objectives in regional security and economic growth are reflected in this historic visit, which highlights a renewed commitment to deepening India-Kuwait relations. It also presents a chance to discuss issues pertaining to the well-being of the Indian community and look into fresh opportunities for cooperation in fields like technology and culture.
