KUWAIT CITY, Dec 22: His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Al-Abdullah Al-Ahmad of Kuwait held official talks with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Bayan Palace on Sunday. The discussion focused on strengthening the long-standing bilateral relations between the two countries and expanding cooperation in various sectors that benefit both nations.

The leaders reaffirmed their commitment to advancing collaboration in key areas such as information technology, health, technology, oil, artificial intelligence, and space. They also emphasized the importance of maintaining continuous communication and coordination between the two governments.

Following the talks, Kuwait and India signed several important agreements. The first was a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on defense cooperation, followed by the signing of an executive program between Kuwait's Public Authority for Sports and India's Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports. This program will guide sports cooperation from 2025 to 2028.

Additionally, a cultural exchange program was signed for the years 2025-2029. The two countries also agreed to establish the International Solar Energy Alliance, with the MoU signed by Kuwait's Foreign Minister Abdullah Ali Al-Yahya and India's External Affairs Minister Dr. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar.

The Kuwaiti delegation included Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs Sherida Abdullah Al-Muasherji, Minister of Health Dr. Ahmed Abdulwahab Al-Awadhi, Minister of Foreign Affairs Abdullah Ali Al-Yahya, Minister of Commerce and Industry Khalifa Abdullah Al-Ajeel, Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research Dr. Nader Abdullah Al-Jalal, Minister of Finance and Minister of State for Economic Affairs and Investment Noura Sulaiman Al-Fassam, Minister of Oil Tariq Sulaiman Al-Roumi, and other senior officials.

On the Indian side, Prime Minister Modi was accompanied by his delegation, which included senior government officials.

These discussions and agreements highlight the deepening ties between Kuwait and India, focusing on mutual growth in defense, sports, culture, and technological innovation.