Kuwait Foreign Minister Arrives in India for Official Visit

Kuwait's Foreign Minister, Abdullah Ali Al-Yahya, arrived in India on a three-day official visit, confirmed by the Ministry of External Affairs. This visit will strengthen the vast and diversified relationship between the two countries.

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) issued a warm welcome to the Kuwait Minister following his arrival ."Further strengthening India-Kuwait multifaceted relations. Warm welcome to FM Abdullah Ali Al-Yahya MoFA Kuwait as he arrives in India on an official visit", the MEA said on Tuesday, taking to the social media platform.

Abdullah Ali Al-Yahya will be here in India till Wednesday, December 4, said an official press statement of the MEA.

He will hold high-profile meetings starting with a call on Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the PM's residence on Wednesday. Later, he will meet External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar at the Hyderabad House in the national capital.

According to the press statement, Al-Yahya will leave for Kuwait on Wednesday night.

India and Kuwait enjoy a long history of strong bilateral relations that have stood the test of time. Rooted in centuries of trade and cultural exchange, the partnership predates Kuwait's independence in 1961, during which the Indian Rupee served as its legal tender.

Kuwait's economy, prior to the discovery of oil, thrived on maritime activities such as shipbuilding, pearl diving, and trading Arabian horses, dates, and pearls with India in exchange for wood, spices, and textiles.

This legacy of cooperation was marked during the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries in 2021-22.

The Indian community, with an estimated strength of one million, is the largest expatriate community in Kuwait. Indians have made diversified contributions in different fields: engineering, medicine, IT, business, and trade.

The Indian business community, comprising retailers, distributors, and professionals, has been very instrumental in furthering economic ties.

Prominent Indian brands like Lulu Hypermarket and Centre Point have become an integral part of the Kuwaiti market.

Cultural and social engagement also thrives through more than 200 Indian associations registered with the Indian Embassy in Kuwait. These groups actively organize programs to promote cultural exchange and community welfare, further solidifying the people-to-people connection between the nations.

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