India and Kuwait to cooperate in fields of defence, sports and energy

NEW DELHI: India and Kuwait have reached an agreement to cooperate in the fields of defence, cultural exchange, sports, and energy. The decision was made during a meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Kuwait's Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Al-Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah. After completing his two-day visit, Modi returned to Delhi yesterday. The relevant Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) were signed in the presence of both leaders.

Discussions focused on strategic partnerships in areas such as economic cooperation, politics, trade, investment, health, education, technology, and people-to-people ties. Prime Minister Narendra Modi invited the Kuwait Investment Authority to evaluate investment opportunities in sectors like energy, defence, medical equipment, pharmaceuticals, and food parks.

Collaboration in traditional medicine and agricultural research was also discussed. Joint working groups were formed in sectors including trade, investment, education, technology, agriculture, security, and culture.

Modi invites Emir to India
The first meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Kuwait’s Emir Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah was held at Bayan Palace. Modi extended an invitation to the Emir to visit India and expressed gratitude for ensuring the welfare of the over one million-strong Indian community in Kuwait.