KUWAIT CITY, Aug 19: During his official visit to Kuwait on Aug 18, India’s External Affairs Minister HE Dr. S. Jaishankar called on His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Mubarak Al-Sabah and His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmed Abdullah Al-Ahmed Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, says a press release issued by the Indian Embassy in Kuwait.

Dr Jaishankar thanked the leadership of Kuwait for the guidance in strengthening the bilateral relations between India and Kuwait. The meeting of Dr Jaishankar with Kuwaiti Foreign Minister HE Abdullah Ali Al-Yahya, provided an opportunity to discuss avenues to further deepen bilateral relations in all spheres, including through greater exchanges of visits at various levels. The visit of the External Affairs Minister provided a strong interest on both sides for giving more content to the economic partnership, both in trade and investments. Both sides also discussed new areas of untapped potential for further enhancing collaboration, particularly in pharma, technology, education, etc.

Further streamlining of labor and manpower issues and their implementation was stressed. Both ministers also exchanged views on regional and global issues of mutual interest. During his visit, Dr Jaishankar met a cross-section of prominent members of the Indian community in Kuwait as well as representatives of various professional and community associations. The large and vibrant Indian community in Kuwait continues to be a ‘living bridge’ between the two countries. The visit was instrumental in imparting fresh momentum to our bilateral relations and preparing a framework for forthcoming exchanges and concrete deliverables.