Sat Dec 21 21:28:05 UTC 2024: ## Modi’s Historic Kuwait Visit: First in 43 Years
**Kuwait City, December 21, 2024** – Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Kuwait today for a two-day official visit, marking the first trip by an Indian Prime Minister to the Gulf nation in 43 years. His visit, at the invitation of the Amir of Kuwait, Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, is expected to significantly bolster bilateral ties.
Upon arrival, PM Modi met with members of the large Indian diaspora, who expressed immense joy and pride at his visit. He also made a special point of meeting 101-year-old former IFS officer Mangal Sain Handa, a gesture that deeply moved his family.
The visit aims to strengthen cooperation in various fields, with a particular focus on defense and security. Discussions are underway for a bilateral investment treaty and a defense cooperation agreement, according to Indian officials. PM Modi will hold bilateral talks with Kuwaiti leaders during his stay. The visit follows a long history of friendly relations between India and Kuwait.
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