PM Modi leaves for two-day visit to Kuwait, first visit by an Indian Prime Minister in 43 years

This is the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister to a Gulf country since Indira Gandhi's visit in 1981.

PM Modi leaves for historic visit to Kuwait latest News In Hindi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has left for a two-day visit to Kuwait. This is the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister to a Gulf country since Indira Gandhi's visit in 1981. The visit aims to strengthen bilateral relations in the fields of trade, economy, energy and people-to-people ties.

Let us tell you that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is on a two-day visit to Kuwait at the invitation of Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, the Emir of the State of Kuwait.

Four decades later, the historic journey

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is on a two-day visit to Kuwait, which is a significant event as it is the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister to the Gulf country in 43 years. Late Indira Gandhi was the last Indian Prime Minister to visit Kuwait in 1981, followed by Vice President Hamid Ansari in 2009.

Special meetings and planning

Modi will meet Emir of Kuwait Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, Crown Prince and Prime Minister. The discussions will focus on strengthening cooperation in the following areas:

trade and investment
energy cooperation
Cultural and community relations

Additionally, Modi will visit a labor camp for Indian workers and address the Indian community at the 'Hala Modi' event at the Sheikh Saad Al Abdullah Sports Complex.

Strengthening India-Kuwait relations

India-Kuwait relations have seen steady growth:

Bilateral trade to reach US$10.47 billion in 2023-24.

Kuwait is India's sixth largest crude oil supplier, meeting 3 percent of its energy requirements.

Kuwait Investment Authority has invested more than US$10 billion in India.

Over one million Indians are Kuwait's largest expatriate community.

GCC foster relationships

The visit is also expected to strengthen India's relations with the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) headed by Kuwait. The six-nation GCC is a major trading partner, with bilateral trade expected to reach US$184.46 billion in 2022-23.

importance of travel

Ahead of the visit, the Ministry of External Affairs stressed that the visit can “open a new chapter” in India-Kuwait relations, promote mutual development and enhance diplomatic ties.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweeted

Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweeted, “Today and tomorrow I will visit Kuwait. This visit will further deepen India's historic ties with Kuwait. I look forward to meeting His Highness the Amir, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Kuwait this evening.” I will interact with the Indian community and also attend the opening ceremony of the Arabian Gulf Cup.”

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