NEW DELHI: Indian Minister of State for External Affairs V Muraleedharan arrived in Kuwait on August 23 - his second official visit to Kuwait since he took office. During the visit, Muraleedharan will hold high-level discussions with Kuwaiti ministers and dignitaries, the Indian Ministry of External Affairs said in a statement on Tuesday.

“He will also interact with various Indian communities and a wide cross section of members of community including those in the fields of business, health, education and other professionals,” it said. The Ministry added that both countries share historically warm and close bilateral ties. “Sustained civilization and cultural linkages have nourished our relationship.

There are around one million Indians in Kuwait. India is amongst the largest trading partners of Kuwait and Kuwait is a major supplier of oil for India,” it added. Bilateral trade between the two countries reached $3.8 billion in the last financial year. The current visit is expected to deepen the existing partnership between the two nations. - KUNA