Kuwait/New Delhi (Kalinga Voice) : Union Minister PNG and steel sri Dharmendra Pradhan, who is on a two days tour to Kuwait, called upon His Highness Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmed Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, the Emir of Kuwait. Minister Shri Pradhan on behalf of Govt. of India, PM Shri Narendra Modi and the people of India, expressed sincere condolences to the Al-Sabah family, the Kuwait Govt and its people on the sad demise of HH Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmed Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, Late Emir of the State of Kuwait.
Union Minister Sri Pradhan stated that HH Late Emir was regarded for his vast diplomatic experience and contributed immensely to regional peace, security & stability. He was instrumental in strengthening India-Kuwait bilateral ties, and always cared for the Indian community in Kuwait.
Sri Pradhan also stated that HH Late Emir was a proponent of peace and a statesman par-excellence and that his friendship and commitment towards a strong bilateral relationship between India and Kuwait was always cherished by India and its people. His Highness Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmed Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, the Emir of Kuwait thanked the President, PM and people of India for their condolences. He stated that India Kuwait relations are historic and will continue to progress for mutual benefit.