PM Modi to embark on 2-day visit to Kuwait today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will embark on a two-day visit to Kuwait beginning today at the invitation of the 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. 

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

Tomorrow, Prime Minister Modi will be



accorded a ceremonial guard of honour at the Bayan Palace. 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. This will be the first visit of an Indian Prime Minister to the Gulf nation in 43 years. As Kuwait currently chairs the Gulf Cooperation Council, the visit is expected to strengthen not only bilateral relations but also enhance India’s ties with the broader Gulf region.