India-Kuwait discuss opportunities to further strengthen cooperation in several sectors

Kuwait City, Aug 23 (IANS) Indian Ambassador to Kuwait Paramitha Tripathi on Sunday called on the Gulf kingdom's Minister of Commerce and Industry Osama Khaled Abdullah Bodaai and discussed opportunities to further strengthen cooperation in several sectors. 

"Ambassador Paramitha Tripathi called on H.E. Mr Osama Khaled Abdullah Bodaai, Minister of Commerce and Industry of the State of Kuwait, today. Discussions were held on the longstanding friendly relations between India and Kuwait and opportunities to further strengthen cooperation in trade, industry and economic sectors, with a focus on food security and supply chain," the Indian Embassy in Kuwait said on X.

Last month, External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar called on Kuwait's Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, thanking him for supporting the Indian community’s welfare and well-being while welcoming his vision for stronger and mutually beneficial India-Kuwait cooperation.

The EAM also held a meeting with his Kuwaiti counterpart, Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah.

"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 the 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," EAM Jaishankar posted on X after the meeting.

Issues of defence industry cooperation and maritime security dominated EAM Jaishankar's meeting with Kuwait's Defence Minister Abdullah Ali Abdullah Al-Salem Al-Sabah.

EAM Jaishankar also called on the Crown Prince of Kuwait, Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Sabah. During their meeting, the two sides reviewed bilateral ties and exchanged views on the developments in the Gulf.

EAM lauded the Crown Prince’s commitment to advancing the bilateral cooperation between India and Kuwait.

Following the meeting, EAM Jaishankar took to X and posted: "Privileged to call on Crown Prince His Highness Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Sabah of Kuwait this morning. Conveyed warm greetings from PM Narendra Modi. Deeply appreciate his commitment to take forward our bilateral cooperation. Thank him for his sharing of perspectives on developments in the Gulf."

--IANS

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