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Arab Times
18-05-2025
- Business
- Arab Times
GCC ambassadors in New Delhi discuss strengthening ties with India
NEW DELHI, India, May 18: Ambassadors from the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries accredited to New Delhi convened to explore ways to enhance cooperation between the GCC and India. The meeting, chaired by Kuwait —currently holding the GCC presidency — focused on strengthening ties across various sectors and levels. Kuwaiti Ambassador to India, Mishal Al-Shamali, told KUNA on Saturday that the session aimed to discuss strategies for advancing relations between the Gulf nations and India. He emphasized that the meeting served as a platform for exchanging views and opinions in support of reinforcing joint Gulf action. This meeting is part of a series of regular gatherings between GCC ambassadors, designed to share perspectives and align positions on issues of mutual interest. The ambassadors highlighted the importance of continuous dialogue and the unification of efforts to better serve the GCC's interests in its relations with India, with the goal of expanding cooperation to new, broader horizons that align with the region's higher aspirations. The meeting also addressed the latest local, regional, and global developments, with a particular focus on the ongoing negotiations regarding a free trade agreement between the GCC and India. The ambassadors underscored the need to strengthen economic and trade relations, increase mutual investments, and explore new areas of cooperation. Key sectors of focus included food security, cybersecurity, energy, and cultural and educational initiatives.
Arab Times
01-05-2025
- Politics
- Arab Times
Kuwait envoy in India presents papers to Nepal head
NEW DELHI, May 1: Kuwaiti Ambassador to India Mishal Al-Shamali presented on Wednesday his credentials to Nepalese President Ram Chandra Paudel as non-resident ambassador to Nepal. Kuwait Embassy in New Delhi told KUNA that Ambassador Al-Shamali conveyed greetings of His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al- Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah and His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah and their sincere wishes for his health and well-being, and for continued prosperity and progress for his country. Al-Shamali expressed Kuwait's joy in maintaining a strong relationship with Nepal and its desire to further develop and strengthen the ties to achieve the aspirations of the leadership and people of both countries. During the credential presentation ceremony, bilateral relations between the two countries and ways to strengthen cooperation across various sectors were discussed, with the Kuwaiti ambassador expressing his happiness in the trust bestowed upon him for representing the State of Kuwait in Nepal. On his part, the Nepalese President conveyed his best regards to His Highness the Amir of Kuwait and His Highness the Crown Prince and expressed satisfaction in maintaining strong relations between Kuwait and Nepal. He also praised the Kuwaiti government's care for Nepalese residents in Kuwait and its efforts to facilitate their living conditions. He expressed keenness to develop and strengthen bilateral relations between the two friendly countries to serve common interests. The credential presentation ceremony, held at the Presidential Palace in Kathmandu, was attended by senior leaders and officials from the Nepalese government. (KUNA)
Arab Times
27-01-2025
- Politics
- Arab Times
Kuwait looks forward to deepening relations with India: Ambassador Al-Shamali
NEW DELHI, Jan 27: Kuwait's Ambassador to India, Mishal Al-Shamali, expressed his country's desire to further strengthen its relations with India for the mutual benefit of both nations and their peoples. His remarks were made in an interview with the Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) following his attendance at the military parade and reception hosted by Indian President Droupadi Murmu on the occasion of the 76th Indian Republic Day, also known as "Constitution Day." Al-Shamali highlighted that the visit of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Kuwait last December "laid a new foundation for enhancing political, trade, economic, defense, and cultural relations between the two friendly countries," taking their ties beyond a bilateral level and moving toward a more comprehensive and strategic partnership. The Kuwaiti ambassador also commended India's cultural and human diversity, as well as the spirit of cooperation within the country. He noted that the military parade showcased India's military advancements, cultural richness, and technological innovation. Al-Shamali pointed out that the parade represented all branches of the military and offered a valuable opportunity to learn about India's rich heritage, its diverse cultures, and the stages of technological and technical development across various sectors.
