External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar (EAM) held key talks with Kuwait’s top leadership, reviewing the strategic partnership between both nations and discussing the impact of the Gulf conflict on the region and beyond.
Jaishankar, who made an official visit to Kuwait on Wednesday, called called on Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Mubarak Al-Sabah, Crown Prince of Kuwait, and Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, Prime Minister of Kuwait.
During the visit, the EAM held meetings with Sheikh Abdullah Ali Abdullah Al-Salem Al-Sabah, Minister of Defence and Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, Minister of Foreign Affairs.
“The discussions provided an opportunity to review the India-Kuwait Strategic Partnership and exchange views on regional and global issues of mutual interest,” the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Thursday.
The EAM also interacted with members of the Indian community in Kuwait and appreciated their continued contribution toward further deepening the multifaceted India–Kuwait relationship, the statement added.
On Wednesday, the EAM held talks with Kuwait’s Foreign Minister Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah on the impact of the Gulf conflict and reviewed bilateral cooperation across key sectors, expressing confidence that the India-Kuwait Strategic Partnership would continue to strengthen.
In a post shared on X, Jaishankar said, “A pleasure to meet FM Kuwait Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah. Discussed the impact of Gulf conflict on the region and beyond. Conveyed appreciation for ensuring the well-being of Indian community.”
“We jointly assessed our cooperation focusing on energy, trade, investments, defence, technology, food security and health domains. Confident that our Strategic Partnership will continue to strengthen in times to come,” he added.
Earlier on Wednesday, the EAM called on Kuwait’s Crown Prince Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Sabah and conveyed the greetings of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
In another post on X, Jaishankar said, “Privileged to call on Crown Prince His Highness Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Sabah of Kuwait this morning. Conveyed warm greetings of PM @narendramodi. Deeply appreciate his commitment to take forward our bilateral cooperation. Thank him for his sharing of perspectives on developments in the Gulf.”
Jaishankar was received in Kuwait by Deputy Foreign Minister Hamad Suleiman Mashaan Al-Mashaan upon his arrival.
Before arriving in Kuwait, Jaishankar visited Bahrain, where he reaffirmed India’s commitment to further strengthening the longstanding bilateral partnership.
During the visit, he met Bahrain’s King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, Crown Prince and Prime Minister Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Deputy Prime Minister Khalid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa and Foreign Minister Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani. The two sides reviewed bilateral ties and exchanged views on regional and international developments.