External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met Kuwait's Foreign Minister Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah in Kuwait City on Wednesday, July 9, 2026, to discuss the impact of the Gulf conflict on the region and beyond, and to review bilateral cooperation across key sectors. Jaishankar expressed confidence that the India-Kuwait Strategic Partnership will continue to strengthen.
Key Discussions on Gulf Conflict and Indian Community
In a post on X, Jaishankar stated, "A pleasure to meet FM Kuwait Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah. Discussed the impact of Gulf conflict on the region and beyond. Conveyed appreciation for ensuring the well-being of Indian community." He added that the two sides jointly assessed cooperation focusing on energy, trade, investments, defence, technology, food security, and health domains, expressing confidence that the Strategic Partnership will continue to strengthen in times to come.
Meeting with Kuwait's Crown Prince
Earlier in the day, Jaishankar called on Kuwait's Crown Prince Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Sabah and conveyed the greetings of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. In another post on X, Jaishankar said, "Privileged to call on Crown Prince His Highness Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Sabah of Kuwait this morning. Conveyed warm greetings of PM @narendramodi. Deeply appreciate his commitment to take forward our bilateral cooperation. Thank him for his sharing of perspectives on developments in the Gulf."
Arrival and Previous Visit to Bahrain
Upon his arrival in Kuwait, Jaishankar was received by Deputy Foreign Minister Hamad Suleiman Mashaan Al-Mashaan. Before arriving in Kuwait, Jaishankar visited Bahrain, where he reaffirmed India's commitment to further strengthening the longstanding bilateral partnership. During the Bahrain visit, he met King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, Crown Prince and Prime Minister Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Deputy Prime Minister Khalid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, and Foreign Minister Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani. The two sides reviewed bilateral ties and exchanged views on regional and international developments.
Jaishankar's multi-nation tour also includes Qatar, Oman, the United States, and Belgium.
