India and Kuwait Elevate Ties to Strategic Partnership
| Key Points | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | PM Narendra Modi's official visit to Kuwait on December 21-22, 2024. |
| Purpose | Elevation of India-Kuwait ties to a Strategic Partnership. |
| Award to PM Modi | 'The Order of Mubarak Al-Kabeer' - Kuwait's highest civilian honor, in recognition of his role in fostering bilateral relations. |
| Kuwait's Capital | Kuwait City |
| Kuwait's Currency | Kuwaiti Dinar |
| Kuwait's Prime Minister | Sheikh Ahmad Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah |
| Kuwait's Monarch | Emir Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah |
| Key Agreements | Establishment of Joint Working Groups (JWGs) in trade, technology, education, and defence; renewed Cultural Exchange Programme (2025-2029); Sports Executive Programme (2025-2028); Defense MoU. |
| Defence Cooperation | Joint military exercises, maritime safety, and co-production of defense equipment. Condemnation of terrorism and collaboration on cybersecurity. |
| Trade and Investment | Expediting the Bilateral Investment Treaty; strengthening trade linkages; Kuwait's interest in Indian infrastructure, technology, and food security sectors. |
| Energy Partnership | Expansion of energy ties beyond buyer-seller dynamics; Kuwait's interest in India's Strategic Petroleum Reserve Program; collaboration in oil, gas, and renewable energy. |
| Cultural and Educational Cooperation | Renewed Cultural Exchange Programme (2025-2029); Executive Programme on Sports (2025-2028); exploration of educational cooperation, including digital libraries and EdTech platforms. |
| Kuwait's ISA Membership | Commitment to solar energy collaboration through the International Solar Alliance (ISA). |