Kuwait and India hold 3rd round of consultations

NEW DELHI: The 3rd round of political consultations between Kuwait and India have tackled various issues pertaining to bilateral relations, Assistant Foreign Minister Ambassador Ali Al-Saeed said on Thursday. The two sides addressed cooperation in energy, air transport, and mutual trade and investment, Al-Saeed who led the Kuwaiti delegation in the consultations held Wednesday added. In addition, they held extensive discussions on the Indian labor in Kuwait, and the latest conditions that the Indian government have put in place for recruitment. They Kuwaiti delegation, which included Kuwait Ambassador to India Fahad Ahmad AlAwadi, discussed the details of these conditions, Al-Saeed said, noting that the Indian side was convinced of Kuwait’s stance on the issue, and promised to look into the matter, considering the latest regulations the Kuwaiti government have implemented in order to protect the foreign laborers. In addition, the two sides exchanged views on a number of bilateral and regional issues of common concern, focusing on the latest developments in Middle East. They also agreed to encourage the concerned authorities in both the countries to take the necessary measures to cement bilateral ties. In the meantime, Al-Saeed on Thursday met with Secretary of Economic Relations in the Ministry of External Affairs Amar Sinha and conveyed to him greetings of Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Khaled Al-Jarallah. During the meeting, Al-Saeed stressed that time-tested deep-rooted bilateral relations, that are being promoted for the good of both countries. — KUNA