December 21st 2024.
On a sunny afternoon, Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Kuwait City, marking the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister to the Gulf nation in 43 years. The welcome he received was nothing short of grand as he embarked on his historic two-day trip at the gracious invitation of the Amir of the State of Kuwait, Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah. This visit is expected to take the already strong ties between India and the Gulf countries to new heights.
The Bayan Palace was the setting for the Prime Minister's arrival ceremony, where he was greeted with a ceremonial guard of honour. Following this, he will hold separate meetings with the Amir of Kuwait and the Crown Prince of Kuwait. Later, there will be delegation-level talks between the Prime Minister and the leadership of Kuwait, where they will discuss a wide range of issues including political, trade, investment, energy, culture, and people-to-people ties. Both sides will also discuss ways to further strengthen these ties.
The Crown Prince will also be hosting a banquet in honor of the Indian Prime Minister, who will also have the opportunity to interact with the Indian diaspora at a community event. Additionally, he will visit a labor camp during his stay in Kuwait. As a special guest of the Amir of Kuwait, PM Modi will also attend the opening ceremony of the 26th Arabian Gulf Cup.
In his departure statement earlier in the day, the Prime Minister expressed his excitement for the visit, saying, "Today, I am embarking on a two-day visit to Kuwait at the invitation of His Highness Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, the Amir of the State of Kuwait. We deeply value the historical connection with Kuwait that has been nurtured over generations. We are not just strong trade and energy partners but also have shared interest in peace, security, stability and prosperity in the West Asia region."
He also added, "It would be an opportunity to chalk out a road map for a futuristic partnership for the benefit of our people and the region. I eagerly look forward to meeting the Indian diaspora in Kuwait who have immensely contributed to the strengthening of bonds of friendship between the two nations." The Prime Minister expressed his confidence that this visit will further reinforce the special ties and bonds of friendship between the people of India and Kuwait.
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