Northern Ambassador: 65th Anniversary of Kuwait-India Diplomatic Relations Reflects a Deeply Rooted Journey and Ancient Friendship
The Northern Ambassador affirmed that the 65th anniversary of diplomatic relations embodies a strategic partnership deeply rooted historically and economically.
Translated by Qiyas from الجريدة — Original source
Kuwait’s Ambassador to India, Meshal Al-Shammari, affirmed that the 65th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Kuwait and India, celebrated by both countries this year, embodies a long journey deeply rooted in history and a timeless friendship whose origins trace back six centuries, based on enduring, interconnected, and close commercial, social, and humanitarian ties.
Al-Shammari told KUNA today that the 65-year trajectory of Kuwait-India relations has charted a path rich in achievements, culminating in the signing of nearly 40 agreements and memoranda of understanding for cooperation across various fields, including politics, defense, economy, trade, investment, education, culture, health, sports, labor, civil aviation, energy, and more.
He added that several agreements and memoranda of understanding are still under review and negotiation between the two sides and will soon be finalized, contributing to strengthening the strategic partnership in the coming phase, particularly in its economic and commercial dimensions.
He noted that the two countries share deep historical ties fostered by communication and commercial exchange via maritime routes, until relations assumed an official character with the establishment of diplomatic relations in 1961, further strengthened by high-level visits between officials of both countries.
He clarified that continuous exchanges of visits at various levels contributed to the development and growth of bilateral relations across all dimensions, elevating them to the level of a strategic partnership, notably during Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s historic visit to Kuwait in December 2024, driven by mutual commitment to realizing the aspirations of both friendly peoples within the framework of national visions for the future, represented by Kuwait Vision 2035 and India’s Vision of Viksit Bharat 2047 (Developed India by 2047).
Ambassador Al-Shammari explained that within the framework of this strategic partnership, and based on a shared commitment to broadening relations, the bilateral trajectory has shown a noticeable upward trend, evident in continuous coordination between political and economic leaders in both countries, especially amid current geopolitical tensions, alongside ongoing political consultations between the foreign ministries, as well as meetings of joint committees and specialized working groups.
He stated that India is one of Kuwait’s most important trading partners, with Kuwaiti investments in India successfully operating in vital sectors that contribute to the development of the Indian economy and benefit the diversification of income sources for the Kuwaiti economy.
He expressed hope that the coming phase will witness greater inflows of Kuwaiti investments into India, and conversely, Indian investments in the Kuwaiti market in sectors that contribute to enhancing the national economy. He also noted that Kuwait is among India’s most important suppliers of oil and gas, with its exports covering approximately 5 percent of India’s energy needs.
