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Established 1961 3 Local Tuesday, October 13, 2020 Indian minister visits Kuwait, offers condolences to Amir Pradhan holds talks with Al-Fadhel By Sajeev K Peter KUWAIT: His Highness the Amir Sheikh Nawaf Al- Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah received yesterday at Seif Palace India’s Minister of Petroleum, Natural Gas and Steel Dharmendra Pradhan, who arrived in Kuwait on Sunday to offer condolences on behalf of the government and people of India on the sad demise of HH the late Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah. Pradhan delivered personal letters from Indian President Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi to HH the Amir, expressing their condolences and also extending congratulations and best wishes to HH Sheikh Nawaf on assuming responsibilities as the new Amir of Kuwait. India’s Prime Minister also conveyed congratula- KUWAIT: His Highness the Amir Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah meets India’s Minister of India’s Minister of Petroleum, Natural Gas and Steel tions and best wishes to HH Sheikh Mishal Al- Petroleum, Natural Gas and Steel Dharmendra Pradhan. — Amiri Diwan photo Dharmendra Pradhan Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah on his assumption of responsibilities as the Crown Prince of Kuwait. HH mark of respect to the departed leader, he said. towards the Indian community in Kuwait. “I The minister said he saw a huge potential to the Amir praised the relations between Kuwait and express my sincere gratitude to the leadership of improve the relationship in areas including econo- India, and said he was keen on further cementing Voice of moderation the State of Kuwait for hosting the large Indian my, trade, science and technology, tourism, etc. the ties for the best interests of the two countries, The minister said Sheikh Sabah has left behind community in Kuwait,” Pradhan said. “Under the guidance of HH the Amir Sheikh Nawaf according to KUNA. an invaluable legacy as a leader. “His Highness was The minister said he is happy to see that Indians Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah and the entire lead- In an interview with Kuwait Times prior to his a leading votary of humanitarian action in the in Kuwait have a high reputation in the Gulf state, ership of the State of Kuwait, I am quite confident visit to Seif Palace, Pradhan praised the multifac- world. Under his wise and benevolent leadership, and that they have earned the respect and trust of that we will forge a New India and New Kuwait eted leadership qualities of Sheikh Sabah. “HH the Kuwait gained recognition as the International the people of Kuwait. “I am also glad to learn that partnership by strengthening our bilateral engage- late Amir was a close friend of India, who played a Center for Humanitarian Action. He played an the hardworking nature and overall work ethic of ments across all these domains,” he concluded. leading role in strengthening our bilateral relations, active and balanced role in the region and con- our people is well appreciated by all here in The visiting minister also met Kuwait’s Minister and always took special care of the Indian commu- tributed immensely to regional peace, security and Kuwait,” Pradhan added. of Oil and Minister of Electricity and Water Khaled nity in Kuwait. The passing away of HH Sheikh stability,” Pradhan said. Talking about Kuwait-India bilateral relations, Ali Al-Fadhel and held wide-ranging discussions Sabah has been received in India with profound “He was a voice of balance, reason and modera- Pradhan said: “Kuwait is an important country and encompassing the entire gamut of bilateral rela- sorrow and great grief. We stand by the State of tion. The persistent and peaceful endeavors of a key partner for India in this very important tions. In their talks, they explored potential oppor- Kuwait and its people in this hour of grief,” he said. Sheikh Sabah towards dispute mediation and con- region. It is also our extended neighborhood. India tunities for enhancing bilateral cooperation in the India declared a day of national mourning on flict resolution will always be dearly missed,” he and Kuwait have an excellent relationship, stretch- domain of energy. Pradhan also visited the October 4, 2020 and Indians in Kuwait joined their added. The visiting minister said His Highness the ing back several decades. Kuwait is a very impor- Embassy of India in Kuwait and paid a floral tribute 1.3 billion brothers and sisters in India in the nation- Amir and the entire leadership of Kuwait have tant partner in India’s economic transformation at the Mahatma Gandhi statue. The minister al mourning by observing a two-minute silence as a always extended genuine care and affection and the partnership is mutually beneficial.” returned yesterday after a two-day visit to Kuwait. Amir, Crown Prince receive officials KUWAIT: His Highness the Amir Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al- His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al- Sabah meets His Highness Sheikh Jaber Al-Mubarak Al-Hamad Al- Al-Sabah meets His Highness Sheikh Jaber Al-Mubarak Al-Hamad Sabah meets Kuwait’s Ambassador to Italy Sheikh Azzam Mubarak Sabah. — Amiri Diwan and KUNA photos Al-Sabah. Al-Sabah. KUWAIT: His Highness the Amir Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah received His Highness Sheikh Jaber Al-Mubarak Al-Hamad Al-Sabah at Seif Palace yesterday. His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah also received His Highness Sheikh Jaber Al-Mubarak, as well as Kuwait’s Ambassador to Italy Sheikh Azzam Mubarak Al-Sabah at Seif Palace. —KUNA News in brief Amir receives condolences KUWAIT: His Highness the Amir Sheikh Nawaf Al- Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah on Sunday received cables of condolences from Governor General of Canada Julie Payette, President of the Central African Republic Faustin-Archange Touadera, Ecuadorian President Lenin Moreno, Prince Hans-Adam II of Liechtenstein, Saudi prince Saud Bin Abdulmohsin Al-Saud, Sierra Leone President Julius Maada Bio and Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa over the sad passing of late Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah. His Highness the Amir sent cables in reply, expressing gratitude on the heartfelt senti- ments and wishes of good health. — KUNA Kuwait, Norway discuss ties KUWAIT: Kuwait’s Foreign Minister and Acting Defense Minister Sheikh Dr Ahmad Nasser Mohammad Al-Sabah received a phone call yesterday from Norwegian Foreign Minister Ine Eriksen, regard- ing bilateral ties and issues of common interest. The call also dealt with enhancing cooperation towards confronting COVID-19 in addition to regional and international developments. — KUNA Medical evacuation plane arrives from Thailand KUWAIT: Kuwait’s Defense Ministry announced yes- terday the arrival of a medical evacuation air plane which is affiliated to the air force, boarding several patients who were delegated to receive treatment in Thailand. The Ministry stated in a press release that the evacuation plane was equipped with the latest medical equipment and staff to look after patients during their return trip. All medical tests were performed to all pas- sengers the minute of departure, the Ministry added. Furthermore, it also said that all patients have been transported to Jaber Al-Ahmad Armed Forces Hospital and some other hospitals. This trip was under the super- vision and instructions of Deputy Chief of the General Staff of the Army Lieutenant General Khaled Saleh Al- Sabah, who was on the top of the patients’ receiving team, accompanied by Chief of Medical Services Authority in the Ministry of Defense Dr Abdullah Mishal Al-Sabah, and some ministry’s officials. — KUNA.