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Indian Fm Expresses Condolence On Late Demise Sheikh Sabah
Indian External Affairs Minister Dr. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar extended heartfelt condolences on the passing away of Amir of Kuwait Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, during a visit to Kuwait Embassy in New Delhi. In a statement to KUNA, Jaishankar said: “This is a very difficult day, and I am here to express the condolences of the government and people of India on the passing away of the late Amir.
“His Highness was exceptionally well regarded in India. He had contributed a lot to the building of this relationship. He had come here as a foreign minister, as a special envoy, and we were actually looking forward to his visit last year so his passing away was something which has also shaken us and distressed us very deeply. At this time we express our fullest solidarity with the people of Kuwaitm,” he said.
Jaishankar, who was received by Kuwait Ambassador Jassem Al Najem and the embassy officials, also discussed several issues of mutual interest. During the talks with the Indian External Affairs Minister, the Ambassador recalled the visit of Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah to India in 2006 soon after he assumed power in the same year. He also remembered the late Amir for his role in fostering international peace and security and his leading role in the global humanitarian fields.
On his part, Jaishankar also said: “In particular, because we have such a large community, I think the care under his leadership is something widely appreciated in India.” The India minister also appluded the good bilateral relations between the two countries and underlined the need of exchange of high level visits.
He appreciated the Kuwaiti government for taking care of the Indian expatriates in Kuwait especially under the special care of late Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah. He also recalled the high level visits that the late Amir had paid to IndiaA in different capacities and his role in cementing the ties. He also expressed his wish to visit Kuwait soon adding he is in constant touch with Kuwait forign minister Sheikh Dr. Ahmad Nasser Al-Mohammad Al-Sabah.
SOURCE THETIMES
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