Prime Minister Narendra Modi will undertake a two-day visit to Kuwait tomorrow at the invitation of Amir of Kuwait, Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah.  During the visit, the Prime Minister will hold discussions with the leadership of Kuwait. Prime Minister will also interact with the Indian community in Kuwait. Addressing media in New Delhi this evening, Secretary, (CPV and OIA), External Affairs Ministry, Arun Kumar Chatterjee said, this will be the first visit of an Indian Prime Minister to Kuwait in 43 years.

Prime Minister Modi will be accorded a ceremonial guard of honour at the Bayan Palace following which he will be holding separate meetings with the Emir of Kuwait and the crown Prince of Kuwait. There will be delegation-level talks with the Prime Minister of Kuwait as well.

During the visit, Mr Modi will interact with the Indian diaspora at a community event and also visit a labour camp. He will also attend the opening ceremony of the 26th Arabian Gulf Cup as a special guest of the Emir of Kuwait.

India and Kuwait share an age-old bond characterised by historical ties, robust economic exchanges and vibrant cultural connections. The Prime Minister recently met the Crown Prince of Kuwait on the sidelines of the UNGA session in September this year. There are excellent political relations between the two countries. India ranks among Kuwait’s top trading partners with bilateral trade between the two countries at more than 10 billion dollars during 2023-24. Kuwait also remains a reliable energy partner for India.