External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar arrived in Kuwait on Tuesday, July 8, 2026, and expressed gratitude to the country's Deputy Foreign Minister Hamad Suleiman Mashaan Al-Mashaan for the warm reception. Sharing a post on X, Jaishankar stated, "Thank Deputy Foreign Minister H.E. Hamad Suleiman Mashaan Al-Mashaan for the warm reception on my arrival in Kuwait. Look forward to my engagements."
Jaishankar's Multi-Nation Tour
Jaishankar's visit to Kuwait is part of a broader multi-nation tour covering Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, the United States, and Belgium. Before arriving in Kuwait, he visited Bahrain, where he reaffirmed India's commitment to deepening the longstanding partnership with the Gulf nation.
Engagements in Bahrain
According to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), Jaishankar had an audience with Bahrain's King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa in the presence of Crown Prince and Prime Minister Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa. He also called on Deputy Prime Minister Khalid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa. During the meetings, Jaishankar conveyed greetings from President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, reaffirming India's commitment to strengthening bilateral ties. He thanked the Bahraini leadership for ensuring the safety, security, and well-being of the Indian community in Bahrain.
Jaishankar also held bilateral talks with Bahrain's Foreign Minister Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani. The two sides reviewed bilateral ties, discussed ways to expand cooperation across diverse sectors, and exchanged views on regional and international developments of mutual interest. Jaishankar congratulated Bahrain on its election as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council for the 2026-27 term.
During his Bahrain visit, Jaishankar interacted with members of the Indian community, appreciating their contribution to Bahrain's economic development and their role in strengthening people-to-people ties between the two countries.
Earlier Visit to Qatar
Earlier, Jaishankar concluded his visit to Qatar, where he held extensive bilateral discussions with Qatar's Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani. The talks focused on enhancing cooperation in energy security, trade, and strategic investments, while reaffirming the strong people-to-people ties between India and Qatar.
