Blitz Bureau
EXTERNAL Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on August 18 called on Kuwaiti Prime Minister Sheikh Muhammad Sabah AlSalem Al-Sabah and Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Sabah and discussed ways to take the bilateral ties to a higher level.
Exchanging perspectives
Jaishankar, who arrived here on August 18 on a day-long visit, appreciated Sheikh Sabah’s perspectives on the deepening of India-Kuwait ties and conveyed the greetings of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, according to media reports. “Pleased to call on His Highness Sheikh Dr. Muhammad Sabah AlSalem Al-Sabah, Prime Minister of Kuwait. Conveyed the greetings of PM @narendramodi,” Jaishankar said in a post on X.
“Appreciated his perspectives on the deepening of India-Kuwait ties. Valued his views in regard to further economic cooperation,” he added. Jaishanakar earlier called on Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah AlKhaled Al-Sabah and sought his insights on taking the bilateral ties to a higher level.
“Honoured to call on His Highness Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Sabah Al-Hamad Al-Mubarak Al-Sabah, the Crown Prince of the State of Kuwait. Conveyed the greetings of the President and Prime Minister,” he said in another post n X.
“India and Kuwait share centuries-old bonds of goodwill and friendship. Our contemporary partnership is expanding steadily. Thank him for his guidance and insights on taking our ties to a higher level,” Jaishankar added.
Much at stake
Jaishankar’s visit will enable both sides to review various aspects of India-Kuwait bilateral relations including political, trade, investment, energy, security, cultural, consular and people-to-people contacts, as well as exchange views on regional and international issues of mutual interest, the Ministry of External Affairs said in a statement ahead of the visit.
