Prime Minister Modi’s Visit to Kuwait, 21-22nd December, 2024

 By Dr. S. Chakraborty

On December 21st, Prime Minister of India, Mr. N. Modi, visited Kuwait in a two-day state visit. Because of a number of reasons, the visit turned not only successful but also historic.

India has a strong trade, energy partnership and cultural relation with Kuwait. The country is one of the long standing and significant energy partner of India. Presence of a huge Indian diaspora in Kuwait is another cause which helped to build strong connection between the two nations. 

PM Modi’s visit strengthened the partnership between the two countries. Mr. Modi was the first Indian Prime Minister in the last four decades, who visited Kuwait. In his visit, elevating the ties to strategic partnership, both countries enhanced cooperation in various sectors, for example, defence, technology, infrastructure, energy, investment etc. Recognizing present Indian Prime Minister’s contribution to strengthen bilateral relations, the Kuwaiti leadership bestowed their highest distinction – ‘The Order of Mubarak Al-Kabeer’ to Mr. Modi. PM Modi, was also attended the opening ceremony of Arabian Gulf Cup as a ‘Guest of Honour’.  

 During his visit, PM Modi met with Amir of Kuwait, His Highness Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah. This was the first meeting between the two leaders. Discussing the strong historical and friendly ties between the two countries, both the leaders agreed to elevate the ties to ‘Strategic Partnership’. The decision is also going to strengthen India’s influence and position in the Gulf region.

PM Modi also met with Crown Prince of the State of Kuwait, His Highness Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Mubarak Al-Sabah and Prime Minister of the State of Kuwait His Highness Sheikh Ahmad Al-Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah. In their discussion, both the PM of India and Kuwait emphasized on deepening economic cooperation between the two countries. In the presence of both PM’s, India and Kuwait signed and exchange Framework Agreement on Kuwait joining the International Solar Alliance. Expressing the solidarity between the two countries, which the visit established, in a rare diplomatic gesture Prime Minister of Kuwait personally came to the airport to see off the Prime Minister of India, Mr. Modi.

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