ShareKUWAIT: HH the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah on Sunday decorated visiting Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi with the prestigious Mubarak Al-Kabeer Order in appreciation for his role in bolstering further the good ties between the Republic of India and the State of Kuwait. The honoring ceremony was held at Bayan Palace.
HH the Amir Sheikh Meshal exchanged pleasantries with Prime Minister Modi during the honoring ceremony, stating: “This is our highest medal and you have earned it. We have maintained bonds with the Republic of India for hundreds of years.” The Indian premier replied: “Your Highness, this is an honoring for 1.4 billion Indians and I dedicate this great medal to the old friendship between the two countries. This is assuring as we will usher a new phase and I will be committed to elevating the level of our relations.”
HH the Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah and HH the Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Al-Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah also received Prime Minister Modi at Bayan Palace. An official reception was held for Modi, who greeted senior officials. On behalf of HH the Amir Sheikh Meshal, HH the Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah held a luncheon at Bayan Palace, honoring Prime Minister Modi and his official delegation.
HH the Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad later held official talks with Modi, where distinguished and deep-rooted bilateral ties, in addition to avenues of cooperation to serve both friendly countries’ best interests, were discussed. Both sides renewed commitment to develop cooperation in information technology, energy technology, healthcare, AI and space. Four bilateral agreements were also signed. Modi and his accompanying delegation then departed the country. He was seen off at Kuwait International Airport by HH the Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad and senior officials. — KUNA
