Indian envoy to Kuwait meets National Security Bureau chief to discuss bilateral relations

Indian Ambassador to Kuwait Amb Sibi George met Kuwait's National Security Bureau President Sheikh Thamer Al-Ali Al-Sabah on Wednesday, October 14. The Indian embassy in Kuwait, in a tweet, said the two leaders discussed inter alia bilateral relations, as well as ways of strengthening the existing cooperation between both the nations. 

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India-Kuwait relations

India-Kuwait relations are at their all-time high. While Kuwait houses a large Indian diaspora community and is the source for 10-12% of India's oil imports, India, on the other hand, is among the Arab nation's largest trade partners. Indians in Kuwait remit over $3 billion annually and the gulf nation is home to 300 Indian associations and 18 CBSE affiliated Indian schools. 

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Earlier last week, Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated the new emir of Kuwait Sheikh Nawaf al-Ahmed al-Jaber al-Sabah along with Sheikh Mishaal al-Ahmed al-Jaber al-Sabah who took charge as the crown prince of the country. On September 30, Shiekh Nawaf was sworn in as the new ruler of the Arab nation following the death of Emir Sabah IV.  

Taking to Twitter, PM Modi expressed confidence that Kuwait would continue to “play an important role” under the new leadership. In addendum, he also talked about strengthening “historical friendship” between Kuwait and India under the new Emir. 

India also observed state mourning on October 4 as a mark of respect for Kuwait’s deceased Emir, who passed away at the age of 91. As per Ministry of Home Affairs order, the National Flag was flown at half-mast on all government buildings throughout India on the day. 

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(With ANI Inputs; Image - @indembkwt/Twitter)