Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 09:22am on 17 Dec 2023,Sunday India Global
India's Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri departed for Kuwait on Sunday serving as Prime Minister Narendra Modi's special envoy. His mission is to pay respects and offer condolences on behalf of India's government and 1.4 billion citizens for the passing of the Emir of Kuwait, Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah. Puri will deliver personal letters from President Droupadi Murmu and PM Modi to new Emir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad. India has declared a national day of mourning, praising the late Emir's pivotal role in strengthening bilateral ties. As a key partner, India stands with Kuwait during this time of transition.
