<p>Kuwait on Monday (Apr 22) started its first-ever Hindi language radio broadcast. The Hindi programme will be available on Kuwait radio on frequencies FM 93.3 and AM 96.3 every Sunday evening, from 8:30 to 9 pm (local time).</p>

<h2><strong>India lauds the move</strong></h2>

<p>Lauding the move, the Indian Embassy in Kuwait said that this step will serve to further strengthen the ties between India and the West Asian nation.</p>

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<p>In a post on X, the Indian Embassy in Kuwait said, "Start of first ever Hindi Radio broadcast in Kuwait! Embassy of India expresses appreciation to @MOInformation for starting a Hindi programme on Kuwait Radio on FM 93.3 and AM 96.3 on every Sunday (8.30-9 pm) starting 21 April 2024, a step that will further strengthen India-Kuwait."</p>

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Embassy of India expresses appreciation to <a href="https://twitter.com/MOInformation?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@MOInformation</a> for starting a Hindi programme on Kuwait Radio on FM 93.3 and AM 96.3 on every Sunday (8.30-9 pm) starting 21 April 2024, a step that will further strengthen 🇮🇳🤝🇰🇼. <a href="https://t.co/6F46I5uhX8">pic.twitter.com/6F46I5uhX8</a></p>
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<h2><strong>India-Kuwait relations</strong></h2>

<p>The Indian community in Kuwait, as per ANI, is around one million strong and is the largest expatriate community in the nation. According to the Indian Embassy in Kuwait, it is also regarded as the community of first preference among the expatriate communities.</p>

<p>Furthermore, as per the report, the Indian Business Community in Kuwait has carved a niche in the Kuwaiti market in retail and distributorship.</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/irans-ebrahim-raisi-wants-to-keep-strict-hijab-protocols-despite-fierce-protests-713691">Iran's Ebrahim Raisi wants to keep strict hijab rules despite fierce protests</a></strong></p>

<p>The two nations enjoy traditionally friendly relations, which, as per the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) are rooted in history and have stood the test of time.&nbsp;Until 1961, the Indian rupee was the legal tender in Kuwait.&nbsp;</p>

<p>India has been a natural trading partner of Kuwait, and 2021-22 marked the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Kuwait on Monday (Apr 22) started its first-ever Hindi language radio broadcast. The Hindi programme will be available on Kuwait radio on frequencies FM 93.3 and AM 96.

Kuwait on Monday (Apr 22) started its first-ever Hindi language radio broadcast. The Hindi programme will be available on Kuwait radio on frequencies FM 93.3 and AM 96.3 every Sunday evening, from 8:30 to 9 pm (local time). India lauds the move Lauding the move, the Indian Embassy in Kuwait said that this step will serve to further strengthen the ties between India and the West Asian nation. Also read | Australian MP responds to Musk's 'global censorship' remark, calls X a 'factory for trolls and misinformation' In a post on X, the Indian Embassy in Kuwait said, "Start of first ever Hindi Radio broadcast in Kuwait! Embassy of India expresses appreciation to @MOInformation for starting a Hindi programme on Kuwait Radio on FM 93.3 and AM 96.3 on every Sunday (8.30-9 pm) starting 21 April 2024, a step that will further strengthen India-Kuwait." 📻 Start of first ever Hindi Radio broadcast in Kuwait! Embassy of India expresses appreciation to @MOInformation for starting a Hindi programme on Kuwait Radio on FM 93.3 and AM 96.3 on every Sunday (8.30-9 pm) starting 21 April 2024, a step that will further strengthen 🇮🇳🤝🇰🇼. pic.twitter.com/6F46I5uhX8 — India in Kuwait (@indembkwt) April 21, 2024 × India-Kuwait relations The Indian community in Kuwait, as per ANI, is around one million strong and is the largest expatriate community in the nation. According to the Indian Embassy in Kuwait, it is also regarded as the community of first preference among the expatriate communities. Furthermore, as per the report, the Indian Business Community in Kuwait has carved a niche in the Kuwaiti market in retail and distributorship. Also read | Iran's Ebrahim Raisi wants to keep strict hijab rules despite fierce protests The two nations enjoy traditionally friendly relations, which, as per the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) are rooted in history and have stood the test of time. Until 1961, the Indian rupee was the legal tender in Kuwait. India has been a natural trading partner of Kuwait, and 2021-22 marked the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries. (With inputs from agencies)

Kuwait launches first-ever Hindi language radio programme, India lauds the move

<p>India's external affairs minister Dr S Jaishankar will visit Kuwait next week, as the country steps in to&nbsp;help India amid the second wave of the coronavirus pandemic.</p>

<p>Infact, India and Kuwait established a maritime bridge for the transportion&nbsp;of medical oxygen and oxygen carrying equipment. The bridge saw Indian Navy ships bringing key supplies under its Operation Samudra Setu II.</p>

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<p>On May 12, India's external affairs minister Dr S Jaishankar and Kuwait FM Dr Ahmed Nasser Mohammed AlSabah had spoken to each other during which the former thanked the latter for assistance.</p>

<p>EAM had tweeted, "A warm call today with FM @anmas71 of Kuwait. Conveyed our appreciation for the maritime bridge with Kuwait that is enabling smooth oxygen flow."</p>

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<p>On May 27, Indian Navy Ship INS Shardul had reached Kochi with 270 Metric Tonnes (MT) of liquid medical oxygen from Kuwait and UAE including 11 International Standardisation Organisation (ISO) containers, two semi-trailers and 1200 Oxygen cylinders. Kuwait had sent 185 metric tonnes of liquid medical oxygen in seven ISO Tanks of 20 MT capacity and three&nbsp;semi-trailers of 25 MT capacity each, around 1,000 oxygen cylinders and oxygen concentrators.</p>

<p>As part of solidarity for India, the iconic Kuwait Towers were lit in Indian flag's colours amid the covid crisis with a message in Hindi&nbsp;'कुवैत आपके साथ है' (Kuwait stands with you).</p>

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<p>Last year, India had reached out to Kuwait and had sent rapid response teams to deal with the country's coronavirus crisis.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Indians form the largest expatriate community in Kuwait, with the presence of nearly one million Indian community members. This adds to the important people-to-people dimension to India Kuwait ties.</p>


India's external affairs minister Dr S Jaishankar will visit Kuwait next week, as the country steps in to help India amid the second wave of the coronavirus pandemic.

India's external affairs minister Dr S Jaishankar will visit Kuwait next week, as the country steps in to help India amid the second wave of the coronavirus pandemic. Infact, India and Kuwait established a maritime bridge for the transportion of medical oxygen and oxygen carrying equipment. The bridge saw Indian Navy ships bringing key supplies under its Operation Samudra Setu II. Also read | Chennai: India’s Detroit rolls out cars despite the COVID-19 risk and ongoing lockdown On May 12, India's external affairs minister Dr S Jaishankar and Kuwait FM Dr Ahmed Nasser Mohammed AlSabah had spoken to each other during which the former thanked the latter for assistance. EAM had tweeted, "A warm call today with FM @anmas71 of Kuwait. Conveyed our appreciation for the maritime bridge with Kuwait that is enabling smooth oxygen flow." A warm call today with FM @anmas71 of Kuwait. Conveyed our appreciation for the maritime bridge with Kuwait that is enabling smooth oxygen flow. — Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) May 12, 2021 × On May 27, Indian Navy Ship INS Shardul had reached Kochi with 270 Metric Tonnes (MT) of liquid medical oxygen from Kuwait and UAE including 11 International Standardisation Organisation (ISO) containers, two semi-trailers and 1200 Oxygen cylinders. Kuwait had sent 185 metric tonnes of liquid medical oxygen in seven ISO Tanks of 20 MT capacity and three semi-trailers of 25 MT capacity each, around 1,000 oxygen cylinders and oxygen concentrators. As part of solidarity for India, the iconic Kuwait Towers were lit in Indian flag's colours amid the covid crisis with a message in Hindi 'कुवैत आपके साथ है' (Kuwait stands with you). Last year, India had reached out to Kuwait and had sent rapid response teams to deal with the country's coronavirus crisis. Indians form the largest expatriate community in Kuwait, with the presence of nearly one million Indian community members. This adds to the important people-to-people dimension to India Kuwait ties.

India's EAM Jaishankar to visit Kuwait next week

<p>Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday offered his best wishes to Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmed Al-Jaber Al-Sabah for assuming charge as Kuwait's emir and also to the new crown prince, and expressed confidence that India-Kuwait friendship will be further strengthened.</p>

<p>"Congratulations and best wishes to His Highness Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmed Al-Jaber Al-Sabah for assuming charge as the Amir of the State of Kuwait. I also congratulate His Highness Sheikh Mishaal Al-Ahmed Al-Jaber Al-Sabah on his taking charge as the Crown Prince," Modi tweeted.</p>

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<p>He added, "I am confident that the State of Kuwait will continue to play an important global role under their leadership, and the historic India-Kuwait friendship will be further strengthened."</p>

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<p>The royal family in Kuwait has moved swiftly to assure a smooth transition of power in the tiny oil-rich nation following the death last week of ruling emir Sheikh Sabah Al Ahmad Al Sabah, a unifying figure in the country who deftly navigated the region's stark political and sectarian divides.</p>


Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday offered his best wishes to Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmed Al-Jaber Al-Sabah for assuming charge as Kuwait's emir and also to the new crown prince, and expressed confidence that India-Kuwait friendship will be further strengthened.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday offered his best wishes to Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmed Al-Jaber Al-Sabah for assuming charge as Kuwait's emir and also to the new crown prince, and expressed confidence that India-Kuwait friendship will be further strengthened. "Congratulations and best wishes to His Highness Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmed Al-Jaber Al-Sabah for assuming charge as the Amir of the State of Kuwait. I also congratulate His Highness Sheikh Mishaal Al-Ahmed Al-Jaber Al-Sabah on his taking charge as the Crown Prince," Modi tweeted. Congratulations and best wishes to His Highness Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmed Al-Jaber Al-Sabah for assuming charge as the Amir of the State of Kuwait. I also congratulate His Highness Sheikh Mishaal Al-Ahmed Al-Jaber Al-Sabah on his taking charge as the Crown Prince. — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 9, 2020 × He added, "I am confident that the State of Kuwait will continue to play an important global role under their leadership, and the historic India-Kuwait friendship will be further strengthened." I am confident that the State of Kuwait will continue to play an important global role under their leadership, and the historic India-Kuwait friendship will be further strengthened. — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 9, 2020 × The royal family in Kuwait has moved swiftly to assure a smooth transition of power in the tiny oil-rich nation following the death last week of ruling emir Sheikh Sabah Al Ahmad Al Sabah, a unifying figure in the country who deftly navigated the region's stark political and sectarian divides.

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