Kuwait’s Foreign Minister Abdullah Ali Al-Yahya praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday, calling him a “very important partner” and said the West Asian country considers him to be one of the world’s wisest people.
“I’d want to thank you for the invitation and the opportunity to meet Prime Minister Modi, whom we regard as one of the world’s wisest people. I am confident that the Prime Minister has raised India’s standing, and that he will continue to do so… “India is a very important partner, and we rely on our relationship,” the visiting Foreign Minister stated in his opening remarks at a delegation-level meeting with External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar in New Delhi on Wednesday evening.
Abdullah Ali Al-Yahya arrived in India late Tuesday night on an official visit aimed at boosting the two nations’ comprehensive relationship.
In the afternoon, he paid a courtesy call to PM Modi at his Lok Kalyan Marg house before meeting with EAM Jaishankar at the Hyderabad House.
“We are delighted to welcome Kuwait’s Foreign Minister, Abdullah Ali Al-Yahya.” I appreciate the Kuwaiti leadership’s concern for the wellbeing of Indian nationals. “India is committed to advancing our deep-rooted and historical ties for the benefit of our people and the region,” PM Modi wrote on X following the meeting.
India and Kuwait have a long-standing and robust bilateral relationship. The connection, founded on centuries of trade and cultural exchange, predates Kuwait’s independence in 1961, when the Indian Rupee served as legal cash.
“I believe the Joint Committee will resolve several concerns between Kuwait and India. “I believe we can draw a roadmap between Kuwait and India and move as quickly as possible,” stated Abdullah Ali Al-Yahya.
Prior to the discovery of oil, Kuwait’s economy relied on maritime industries like as shipbuilding, pearl diving, and trading Arabian horses, dates, and pearls with India in return for timber, spices, and textiles.
This cooperative heritage was remembered in 2021-22, when the two countries celebrated their 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations.
The Indian community is Kuwait’s largest expatriate population, with an estimated one million people. Indians are known for their wide accomplishments, with positions ranging from engineering, medicine, and information technology to business and trade.
The vibrant Indian business community in Kuwait, which includes retailers, wholesalers, and professionals, has played an important role in building economic ties.
Lulu Hypermarket and Centre Point, for example, are well-known Indian businesses that have established themselves in Kuwait.
There are around 200 Indian associations registered with the Indian Embassy in Kuwait, which promote cultural and social involvement. These organisations actively plan programs to promote cultural exchange and communal welfare, which strengthens the nations’ people-to-people connections.
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