PM’s power-packed Kuwait visit: From ‘Hala Modi’ spectacle to defence deals – 10 must-know updates
Live MintIndia and Kuwait are set to strengthen their ties in key areas such as defence and trade during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's two-day visit to the Gulf nation, starting Saturday. Regarding Modi's planned visit to a labour camp in Kuwait, Chatterjee emphasized that the Indian government places significant importance on the welfare of all Indian workers abroad. “The visit would help develop a more dynamic partnership between the two countries,” Chatterjee said, adding, “Modi will review with the Kuwaiti leadership the entire spectrum of bilateral ties including in areas of trade, investment, energy, culture and people-to-people contacts.” “The Kuwaiti Crown Prince will also to host a banquet for Modi,” he added. India-Kuwait bilateral relations Kuwait's economy has historically been centred around its prosperous harbour and maritime activities, including shipbuilding, pearl diving, fishing, and voyages to India on wooden dhows.