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Kuwait Amir receives call from Indian PM on regional developments

09-06-2026 | 1:47

His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah received a phone call on Tuesday from Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during which they reviewed the strong bilateral relations between the two friendly countries and peoples, as well as the latest regional and international developments.
During the call, Prime Minister Modi renewed the Republic of India's condemnation of the "criminal and blatant" Iranian attacks targeting Kuwaiti territory and airspace, including the recent assault on civilians and the building of Kuwait International Airport.
The Indian premier said the attack resulted in the death of a member of the Indian community and injuries to others, describing the attacks as a "flagrant violation" of Kuwait's sovereignty, international law, and the Charter of the United Nations, as well as an act of intimidation against innocent citizens and residents in the country.
He affirmed India's solidarity with Kuwait and its people, reiterating support for all measures undertaken by the Gulf state to safeguard its sovereignty, security, and stability.
His Highness the Amir expressed his sincere condolences and sympathy over the death of the Indian national who was killed in the Iranian attack targeting civilians and Kuwait International Airport, praying for mercy upon the deceased and a speedy recovery for the injured.
His Highness also voiced deep appreciation to Prime Minister Modi for India's supportive stance toward Kuwait and its backing of all measures aimed at preserving the country's security and stability, wishing the Indian premier continued health and wellness and the friendly people of India further progress and prosperity.

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Kuwait Amir vows to pursue reforms .. "we are in phase of hard-working"

His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah on Wednesday pledged to pursue the process of reforms and affirmed that "we are in a new phase of the responsible and serious action stages." His Highness the Amir's statement came during a reception of the His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah to take the oath on the occasion of his appointment and present the ministers to His Highness the Amir. His Highness the Amir congratulated the newly elected ministers, stressing that it is a great responsibility, wishing them success in serving the dear homeland and Kuwait's citizens and residents. "We are in a new, responsible, and serious phase of hard-working to serve the nation, its citizens, and its interests," said His Highness the Amir. His Highness the Amir urged the new government to determine priorities, unify efforts, and harness energies according to a specific work plan, and timetable. Further, His Highness the Amir demanded the newly formed government to accelerate the implementation of long-awaited strategic development projects, address needed files, issues, and topics related to infrastructure, and develop health care and the educational system; through procedures that take into account transparency and the preservation of public money. His Highness the Amir also called on the ministers to develop economic and investment sectors to achieve a sustainable economy, invest in human capital, promote innovation and scientific research, improve the business environment and government services, and digital transformation in the services provided. "I urge you to strengthen diplomatic relations with brotherly and friendly countries, raise cooperation frameworks with them in various fields to broader horizons, and consolidate the humanitarian role of the State of Kuwait," said Highness the Amir.