As PM Modi leaves for India, Kuwait’s PM personally sees Modi at the airport. in a unique gesture
NEW DELHI: As Indian counterpart Narendra Modi grew ready to leave for India, Kuwaiti Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Al-Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah made a rare and heartfelt diplomatic gesture at the airport to say him well. An important turning point in the two economies’ continuing bilateral relationship, the surprise gesture demonstrates the affection and respect they share.
Kuwait, thank you! Our bilateral relations will certainly be significantly improved by this historic visit. PM Modi left for India following his two-day “successful” visit to Kuwait. “A historic & successful visit to Kuwait! @narendramodi boards plane to New Delhi, says External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal.
He is the first Prime Minister of India to visit Kuwait for the first time in 40 years. PM Modi and Kuwait’s leadership, particularly Emir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, displayed extensive talks throughout the visit with an emphasis on enhancing cooperation in the fields of IT, pharmaceuticals, fintech, infrastructure, and security.
PM Modi’s discussions with Kuwaiti Prime Minister Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah and Crown Prince Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Mubarak Al-Sabah aim for bilateral relations. Prime Minister Modi getting “The Order of Mubarak Al-Kabeer,” Kuwait’s highest power, from the country’s government in appreciation of his efforts to fortify bilateral ties.
PM Modi visited a labor camp and interacted with the Indian community while there.
With over one million, Indians make up the largest group of expatriates in Kuwait. With bilateral trade reaching USD 10.47 billion in 2023–2024, Kuwait continues to be an important economic partner for India. 3% of India’s energy requirements come from Kuwait, its sixth-largest supplier of crude oil. Kuwait authorities in India give US$10 billion to India.
