Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Kuwait on December 21-22, at the invitation of the Emir of Kuwait, Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah.

This will mark the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister to Kuwait in 43 years, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) stated on Wednesday.

During the visit, the Prime Minister will hold discussions with Kuwait’s leadership and engage with the Indian community residing in the country.

“India and Kuwait share traditionally close and friendly relations rooted in history and bolstered by economic ties and strong people-to-people connections. India is among Kuwait’s top trading partners, and the Indian community constitutes the largest expatriate group in the country,” the MEA added.

The visit aims to further strengthen the multifaceted ties between the two nations.

Recently, Kuwait’s Foreign Minister, Abdullah Ali Al-Yahya, visited India and held discussions with External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar.

During the visit, the MEA extended a warm welcome to the Kuwaiti minister and expressed optimism that the meeting would further enhance the multifaceted relationship between India and Kuwait.

The two nations also signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Wednesday to establish a Joint Commission for Cooperation (JCC) at the foreign ministers’ level.

(With ANI input)