EAM Jaishankar arrives in Kuwait, thanks Deputy FM for warm welcome; looks forward to engagements
Kuwait City, July 8
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar arrived in Kuwait on Tuesday and thanked the country's Deputy Foreign Minister Hamad Suleiman Mashaan Al-Mashaan for the warm welcome on his arrival.
Sharing a post on X, Jaishankar said, "Thank Deputy Foreign Minister H.E. Hamad Suleiman Mashaan Al-Mashaan for the warm reception on my arrival in Kuwait. Look forward to my engagements."
Jaishankar's visit to Kuwait is part of his multi-nation tour covering Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, the United States and Belgium.
Before arriving in Kuwait, Jaishankar visited Bahrain, where he reaffirmed India's commitment to further deepening the longstanding partnership with the Gulf nation.
According to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), Jaishankar had an audience with Bahrain's King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa in the presence of Crown Prince and Prime Minister Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa. He also called on Deputy Prime Minister Khalid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa.
During the meetings, Jaishankar conveyed the greetings of President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi and reaffirmed India's commitment to strengthening the longstanding and friendly bilateral partnership with Bahrain. He also thanked the Bahraini leadership for ensuring the safety, security and well-being of the Indian community in the country.
The MEA said Jaishankar also held bilateral talks with Bahrain's Foreign Minister Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani. The two sides reviewed bilateral ties, discussed ways to expand cooperation across diverse sectors and exchanged views on regional and international developments of mutual interest.
Jaishankar also congratulated Bahrain on its election as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council for the 2026-27 term.
During his Bahrain visit, the External Affairs Minister interacted with members of the Indian community and appreciated their contribution to Bahrain's economic development and their role in strengthening people-to-people ties between the two countries.
Earlier, Jaishankar concluded his visit to Qatar, where he held extensive bilateral discussions with Qatar's Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani. The talks focused on enhancing cooperation in energy security, trade and strategic investments, while reaffirming the strong people-to-people ties between India and Qatar.
— ANI
Reader Comments
While I appreciate the diplomatic outreach, I hope our government is also focusing on the welfare of Indian workers in these countries. Many face issues with wages and living conditions. Diplomatic visits should translate into tangible benefits for them.
EAM Jaishankar is on a roll! From Qatar to Bahrain to Kuwait and then to US and Belgium - this shows India's growing global stature. The way he engages with world leaders is truly impressive. Proud moment for every Indian! 👏
It's heartening to see India's proactive diplomacy in the Gulf region. The Indian diaspora there is our biggest asset, and these visits help ensure their safety and well-being. Kudos to the MEA team for the meticulous planning! 🚀
I hope during these engagements, issues like the rising cost of living for NRIs in Gulf countries and the repatriation of bodies in case of untimely death are also discussed. Diplomatic warmth is good, but concrete outcomes matter more.
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