External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Wednesday called on the Crown Prince of Kuwait, Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Sabah, with the two sides reviewing bilateral ties and exchanging views on developments in the Gulf.
Jaishankar also appreciated the Crown Prince’s commitment to advancing cooperation between India and Kuwait.
Following the meeting, Jaishankar posted on X: “Privileged to call on Crown Prince His Highness Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Sabah of Kuwait this morning. Conveyed warm greetings from PM Narendra Modi. Deeply appreciate his commitment to take forward our bilateral cooperation. Thank him for his sharing of perspectives on developments in the Gulf.”
The External Affairs Minister arrived in Kuwait on Tuesday as part of the third leg of his six-nation tour aimed at strengthening India’s bilateral partnerships.
“Thank Deputy Foreign Minister Hamad Suleiman Mashaan Al-Mashaan for the warm reception on my arrival in Kuwait. Look forward to my engagements,” Jaishankar posted on X.
On Tuesday, Jaishankar also met Bahrain’s Deputy Prime Minister Khalid bin Abdulla Al Khalifa to discuss ways to expand bilateral cooperation across various sectors.
Sharing details of the meeting on X, he wrote: “A pleasure to meet Deputy Prime Minister of Bahrain Khalid bin Abdulla Al Khalifa this morning. Discussed taking forward our bilateral cooperation across various sectors. Also exchanged views on the regional situation.”
Earlier on Monday, Jaishankar called on Bahrain’s King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and conveyed the personal greetings of President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He also thanked the King for ensuring the safety and well-being of the Indian community in Bahrain.
“Honoured to have an audience with HM King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa of Bahrain. Also privileged to meet HRH Crown Prince and PM Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa at the audience. Conveyed warm personal greetings from President Droupadi Murmu and PM Narendra Modi. Deeply value His Majesty’s continued guidance for advancing the India-Bahrain partnership. Thanked him for ensuring the safety and well-being of the Indian diaspora in Bahrain,” Jaishankar posted.
The minister also interacted with members of the Indian community in Bahrain, acknowledging their contribution to the country and their role in strengthening bilateral ties.
“Pleased to interact with members of the Indian community in Bahrain. They have made deep contributions to Bahraini society and have served as a living bridge between India and Bahrain. Listened to their experiences and suggestions for deepening the India–Bahrain partnership,” he said in another post on X.
After completing his engagements in Kuwait, Jaishankar is scheduled to visit Oman, the United States and Brussels as part of his ongoing six-nation tour.
(IANS)
