Sharing on social media platform X, Prime Minister Modi wrote, “Landed in Kuwait to a warm welcome. This is the first visit by an Indian PM in 43 years, and it will undoubtedly strengthen the India-Kuwait friendship across various sectors. I look forward to the programmes scheduled for later today and tomorrow."



'New chapter in making': Modi, first Indian PM to visit Kuwait in 43 years, receives warm welcome

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Kuwait on Saturday (December 21) for a two-day visit, during which he will meet the Indian community and engage in talks with Kuwaiti leaders.

Prime Minister Modi will be welcomed with a ceremonial guard of honour at the Bayan Palace. He is scheduled to hold meetings with Kuwait's Emir and Crown Prince, followed by delegation-level talks with the Kuwaiti Prime Minister. The Crown Prince will host a banquet in his honour.



Kuwait among India's 'top trading partners,' says Indian foreign ministry ahead of PM Modi's historic visit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit Kuwait on 21 and 22 December, marking the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister to the Gulf nation in over four decades.