During the visit the PM of India conferred the highest award of the State of Kuwait ‘The Order of Mubarak Al Kabeer’.
Key Outcomes of the visit
- Strategic Partnership: India-Kuwait elevated relations to a strategic partnership.
- International Solar Alliance (ISA): India welcomed Kuwait’s decision to join ISA for sustainable energy cooperation.
- Asian Cooperation Dialogue (ACD): Highlighted the significance of ACD in regional cooperation.
- ACD was inaugurated in 2001 aimed at capitalizing on Asia’s collective strengths. It comprises 35 countries (India is a founding member).
- India-GCC cooperation: Kuwait, which currently holds the Presidency of GCC, has promised to support stronger ties between India and GCC member states.
- Other Developments: Renewed Cultural Exchange Program (2025–2029), fostering arts, literature, etc; India praised Kuwait's hosting of the 4th Dushanbe Process phase on combating terrorism and strengthening border security
India- Kuwait Relations
- Trade relations: Total bilateral trade with Kuwait during FY 2023-24 was US$ 10.47 billion. (India is trade deficit).
- Energy security: During FY 2023-24, Kuwait was the 9th largest oil supplier with about 3.0 % of India’s total energy needs.
- Diaspora: Indians are the largest expatriate community in Kuwait (~1 million), both in terms of number of Indian citizens and also workforce-wise.
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