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New Joint Working Groups on Trade, Investment, Education, Technology, Agriculture, Security and Culture, will be set up under the JCC
Bilateral relations between India and Kuwait are set to reach new heights with the establishment of a Joint Commission for Cooperation (JCC) at the level of Foreign Ministers. A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to this effect was signed in New Delhi on Wednesday (December 4, 2024) by Kuwaiti Foreign Minister Abdullah Ali Al-Yahya and Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar.
Foreign Minister Al Yahya, who was on his first visit to India as the Foreign Minister of Kuwait, also held delegation-level talks with EAM Jaishankar in addition to calling on Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
The visit underscored the commitment of both nations to strengthen their multifaceted partnership, spanning decades of friendship and collaboration.
PM Modi Highlights Growing Momentum in Ties
Prime Minister Modi warmly received the Kuwaiti Foreign Minister on Wednesday (December 4, 2024), acknowledging the robust momentum in bilateral relations following his September meeting with the Crown Prince of Kuwait, Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah, in New York.
During their discussions, PM Modi and Minister Al-Yahya explored avenues to enhance cooperation across key sectors, including trade, investment, energy, technology, culture, and people-to-people ties. Recognising the vital role of the one-million-strong Indian community in Kuwait, PM Modi expressed gratitude to the Kuwaiti leadership for their continued support and care, particularly during challenging times like the Covid-19 pandemic.
Prime Minister Modi accepted an invitation from Kuwait’s leadership to visit the country at the earliest opportunity, signaling a new chapter of engagement between the two nations.
JCC to act as Umbrella Institutional Mechanism
Foreign Minister Al-Yahya and External Affairs Minister Jaishankar met on Wednesday for bilateral talks. They reviewed the entire spectrum of India-Kuwait ties in areas including political, trade, investment, energy, food security and people to people ties. They also exchanged views on regional and international issues of mutual interest, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said.
The highlight of their meeting was the signing of the MoU to establish the JCC. According to the MEA, new Joint Working Groups in areas of Trade, Investment, Education, Technology, Agriculture, Security and Culture, will be set up under the JCC. The JCC mechanism will act as an umbrella institutional mechanism to comprehensively review and monitor the entire gamut of India-Kuwait bilateral relations under the new Joint Working Groups and the existing ones in areas including Hydrocarbons, Health and Consular matters.
Regional and Global Collaboration
Addressing regional concerns, PM Modi and Minister Al-Yahya exchanged views on the situation in West Asia. Both leaders expressed their commitment to working toward peace, security, and stability in the region. Highlighting Kuwait’s ongoing presidency of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), PM Modi expressed confidence that this role would further strengthen ties between India and the GCC.
EAM Jaishankar echoed these sentiments, acknowledging the successful hosting of the GCC Summit in Kuwait earlier in the week. He emphasised the need for continuous dialogue between India and Kuwait on regional and international issues to ensure mutual growth and understanding.
EAM Jaishankar also highlighted the role of the Indian community in Kuwait as a “living bridge” between the two nations, facilitating cultural exchange and economic collaboration. He expressed gratitude for Kuwait’s hospitality and reiterated India’s commitment to safeguarding these people-to-people ties.
The Kuwait Foreign Minister’s visit to India not only reinforced the historical ties between the two nations but also highlighted their shared vision for the future. With a focus on strategic partnerships, regional stability, and mutual prosperity, the Indo-Kuwaiti relationship is set to thrive, reflecting the aspirations of their leaders and citizens alike.
“India and Kuwait enjoy traditionally friendly relations, which are rooted in history and have stood the test of time. There have been regular exchanges between both sides which reflect the importance attached to this relationship by both sides,” the MEA stated .
Foreign Minister Al Yahya, who was on his first visit to India as the Foreign Minister of Kuwait, also held delegation-level talks with EAM Jaishankar in addition to calling on Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
The visit underscored the commitment of both nations to strengthen their multifaceted partnership, spanning decades of friendship and collaboration.
PM Modi Highlights Growing Momentum in Ties
Prime Minister Modi warmly received the Kuwaiti Foreign Minister on Wednesday (December 4, 2024), acknowledging the robust momentum in bilateral relations following his September meeting with the Crown Prince of Kuwait, Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah, in New York.
During their discussions, PM Modi and Minister Al-Yahya explored avenues to enhance cooperation across key sectors, including trade, investment, energy, technology, culture, and people-to-people ties. Recognising the vital role of the one-million-strong Indian community in Kuwait, PM Modi expressed gratitude to the Kuwaiti leadership for their continued support and care, particularly during challenging times like the Covid-19 pandemic.
Prime Minister Modi accepted an invitation from Kuwait’s leadership to visit the country at the earliest opportunity, signaling a new chapter of engagement between the two nations.
JCC to act as Umbrella Institutional Mechanism
Foreign Minister Al-Yahya and External Affairs Minister Jaishankar met on Wednesday for bilateral talks. They reviewed the entire spectrum of India-Kuwait ties in areas including political, trade, investment, energy, food security and people to people ties. They also exchanged views on regional and international issues of mutual interest, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said.
The highlight of their meeting was the signing of the MoU to establish the JCC. According to the MEA, new Joint Working Groups in areas of Trade, Investment, Education, Technology, Agriculture, Security and Culture, will be set up under the JCC. The JCC mechanism will act as an umbrella institutional mechanism to comprehensively review and monitor the entire gamut of India-Kuwait bilateral relations under the new Joint Working Groups and the existing ones in areas including Hydrocarbons, Health and Consular matters.
Regional and Global Collaboration
Addressing regional concerns, PM Modi and Minister Al-Yahya exchanged views on the situation in West Asia. Both leaders expressed their commitment to working toward peace, security, and stability in the region. Highlighting Kuwait’s ongoing presidency of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), PM Modi expressed confidence that this role would further strengthen ties between India and the GCC.
EAM Jaishankar echoed these sentiments, acknowledging the successful hosting of the GCC Summit in Kuwait earlier in the week. He emphasised the need for continuous dialogue between India and Kuwait on regional and international issues to ensure mutual growth and understanding.
EAM Jaishankar also highlighted the role of the Indian community in Kuwait as a “living bridge” between the two nations, facilitating cultural exchange and economic collaboration. He expressed gratitude for Kuwait’s hospitality and reiterated India’s commitment to safeguarding these people-to-people ties.
The Kuwait Foreign Minister’s visit to India not only reinforced the historical ties between the two nations but also highlighted their shared vision for the future. With a focus on strategic partnerships, regional stability, and mutual prosperity, the Indo-Kuwaiti relationship is set to thrive, reflecting the aspirations of their leaders and citizens alike.
“India and Kuwait enjoy traditionally friendly relations, which are rooted in history and have stood the test of time. There have been regular exchanges between both sides which reflect the importance attached to this relationship by both sides,” the MEA stated .
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