The Additional Directorate General of Public Information of the Indian Army shared the details of the talks on X, stating that the talks reaffirmed the commitment to mutual growth in defence capabilities, aiming to foster deeper bilateral ties built on shared interests and trust.

India and Israel have long enjoyed close cooperation across multiple domains. In 2024, the two countries held the 17th India-Israel Foreign Office Consultations, highlighting the strength of their strategic partnership. These talks included an exchange of views on key regional matters, including the situations in West Asia and the Indo-Pacific.

In a related development, Lieutenant General Batoo Tshering, the Chief Operations Officer of the Royal Bhutan Army, recently concluded his six-day visit to India. The Indian Army highlighted that the visit further reinforced military cooperation between India and Bhutan, while exploring new avenues for defence collaboration. The strong, historic ties between the two countries were emphasized during this diplomatic exchange.

These ongoing dialogues and visits highlight the strengthening of defence relations in the region, promoting peace and security through mutual collaboration and trust.

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The visit assumes great importance, as PM Modi is set to attend the opening ceremony of the 26th Arabian Gulf Cup as a special guest of the Emir. Additionally, he will engage with the Indian diaspora during the ‘Hala Modi’ community event at the Sheikh Saad Al Abdullah Sports Complex.

Speaking ahead of his visit, PM Modi emphasized the historical and cultural ties between India and Kuwait. In a message shared on X (formerly Twitter), he expressed his eagerness to meet Kuwait’s leadership and interact with the Indian community, stating, “This visit will deepen India’s historical linkages with Kuwait. I look forward to meeting His Highness the Amir, the Crown Prince, and the Prime Minister of Kuwait. This evening, I will be interacting with the Indian community and will also attend the inauguration ceremony of the Arabian Gulf Cup.”

Ministry of External Affairs Secretary (CPV and OIA), Arun Kumar Chatterjee, highlighted the importance of this visit, describing it as a landmark moment in the diplomatic relationship between the two nations. Chatterjee noted the “excellent political relations between the two countries” and emphasized that this historic visit could open new avenues for collaboration.

During his visit, PM Modi will be accorded a ceremonial guard of honor at the Bayan Palace, the Emir’s official residence. He will hold high-level meetings with the Emir and the Crown Prince, Sabah Al-Khalid Al-Sabah. Discussions will encompass political, trade, investment, energy, and cultural ties. Delegation-level talks with the Prime Minister of Kuwait are also on the agenda.

The visit also includes PM Modi’s interaction with the Indian community, which numbers over one million in Kuwait. A special visit to a labor camp has been scheduled, underscoring the Indian government’s commitment to the welfare of its workers abroad. Addressing this aspect, Chatterjee stated, “The idea of the visit to the labor camp is to express the amount of importance the government of India attaches to our workers who are working in a foreign country.”

This visit is expected to significantly strengthen India’s relationship with Kuwait and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries. It aims to consolidate existing ties while exploring new opportunities for collaboration, fostering shared values, and paving the way for a robust and dynamic partnership.

The Crown Prince will host a state banquet in honor of PM Modi, marking the visit as a momentous step forward in Indo-Kuwaiti relations.

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