Indian FM Jaishankar to Visit Kuwait as Part of Gulf Diplomatic Tour

India's External Affairs Minister, S. Jaishankar, is set to embark on a significant diplomatic tour of Gulf countries, the United States, and Belgium from July 5 to July 15. The primary focus of the initial leg of his journey, from July 5-10, will be an official visit to Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, and Oman.

During his engagements in these four nations, Jaishankar is scheduled to meet with his counterparts and local leadership. The stated objectives of these meetings are to enhance India's bilateral relations with each country and to foster an exchange of views on pressing regional developments and issues of mutual interest, according to a statement from the Indian Ministry of External Affairs.

Following his tour of the Gulf, Minister Jaishankar's itinerary includes a visit to New York. There, he will officially launch India's campaign for a non-permanent seat on the UN Security Council for the 2028-29 term. The tour concludes in Brussels on July 14-15, where he is slated to attend the 3rd India-EU Trade and Technology Council meeting and engage with his European Union and Belgian counterparts.

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During the visit to these countries, he will be meeting with his counterparts and the leadership. The visit will focus on enhancing our bilateral relations with the four countries and also provide an opportunity to exchange views on regional developments and issues of mutual interest.