PM Modi is visiting the Gulf nation on the invitation of the Emir of Kuwait Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday received a rousing ceremonial welcome and a guard of honour in Kuwait during his two-day state trip to the Gulf country.
For the first time in 43 years, an Indian prime minister has visited the Gulf nation. Modi’s visit came at the invitation of the Emir of Kuwait Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah. Modi was accorded a ceremonial guard of honour at the Bayan Palace, Kuwait. Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al Sabah also present during the ceremony. The details of the meeting were also shared by the spokesperson of the ministry of external affairs on X.
“A special welcome on historic visit! PM @narendramodi arrives at the Bayan Palace in Kuwait to a ceremonial welcome and Guard of Honour. Warmly received by HH Sheikh Ahmed Abdullah Al-Ahmed Al-Sabah, PM of Kuwait. Extensive talks with HH the Amir, Crown Prince and PM of Kuwait lie ahead,” it said. Earlier on Saturday, Modi interacted with the Indian diaspora in Kuwait and attended an event ‘Hala Modi’ in the city.
The prime minister also visited the Gulf Spic Labour Camp and spoke with Indian workers there, highlighting their contribution to the nation’s development.He spoke about their aspirations and linked them to his vision for a “Viksit Bharat 2027”. He hailed the workers for their hard work and appreciated their dedication. ‘Investment, trade, and cultural ties’: PM Modi speaks to KUNA
On the sidelines of his two-day visit, the prime minister also gave an interview to the Kuwait News Agency (KUNA). PM Modi underscored that trade and commerce are the two important foundational aspects of the bilateral relationship between Kuwait and India, pointing out at the increasing rate of two-way trade. “Our energy partnership adds a unique value to our bilateral trade,” he told KUNA.
