Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended the opening ceremony of the 26th Arabian Gulf Cup in Kuwait as the ‘Guest of Honour’ at the invitation of Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, the Amir of Kuwait. The Prime Minister joined the Amir, the Crown Prince, and the Prime Minister of Kuwait in witnessing the grand event on Saturday.

“A grand start to the Arabian Gulf Cup – football tournament in Kuwait! PM @narendramodi joined HH the Amir, Crown Prince & PM of Kuwait as ‘Guest of Honour’ at the opening ceremony of the 26th Arabian Gulf Cup in Kuwait. PM joined the Kuwaiti leadership in celebration of sports & longstanding friendship between India & Kuwait,” MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal posted on X.

PM Modi also expressed his views on the social media platform X, highlighting the significance of the tournament. “Attended the opening ceremony of the Arabian Gulf Cup. This grand sporting event celebrates the spirit of football in the region. I thank His Highness Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, the Amir of Kuwait, for inviting me to witness this event,” he stated.

Kuwait is hosting the biennial Arabian Gulf Cup, with participation from eight countries, including GCC nations, Iraq, and Yemen. This football tournament is one of the region’s most prominent sporting events, with Kuwait holding the record for the most tournament victories among the participating nations.

Prime Minister Modi conveyed his best wishes to all the competing countries.