Blitz Bureau
PRIME Minister Narendra Modi paid an official visit to Kuwait on December 21-22, the first by an Indian prime minister after a gap of 43 years. The PM expressed his deep appreciation to Kuwait Emir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah for conferring on him the highest award of the State of Kuwait ‘The Order of Mubarak Al Kabeer’. The leaders exchanged views on bilateral, global, regional and multilateral issues of mutual interest.
Given the traditional, close and friendly bilateral relations and desire to deepen cooperation in all fields, the two leaders agreed to elevate the relations between India and Kuwait to a ‘Strategic Partnership’. They stressed that it is in line with the common interests of the two countries and for the mutual benefit of the two peoples.
PM Modi also held bilateral talks with Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Mubarak Al-Sabah, Prime Minister of the State of Kuwait. In the light of the newly established strategic partnership, the two sides reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthen bilateral relations through comprehensive and structured cooperation in key areas.
