Ambassador Paramita Tripathi reaffirmed India’s commitment to its strategic partnership with Kuwait during a media luncheon she hosted on June 27, 2026, in Kuwait City, where she emphasised the media’s role in fostering understanding between the two nations. The event, held at Mughal Mahal, brought together local journalists as part of ongoing embassy initiatives to promote dialogue on bilateral matters of mutual interest.
During her address, the ambassador expressed appreciation for Kuwaiti media’s constructive coverage of the Indian community’s contributions to the host nation’s economic and social development, noting that such reporting helps foster positive relations. She added that sustained engagement between diplomatic missions and the press strengthens transparency, public awareness and overall bilateral cooperation. Tripathi has treated outreach to diverse stakeholders — from government officials and business leaders to educators and journalists — as a priority since she assumed her duties in November 2025.
Such efforts, Tripathi indicated, mirror India’s determination to build upon the historical, cultural and economic bonds that have linked the two countries for generations while spotlighting the Indian diaspora’s role in Kuwait’s progress. One of the largest expatriate groups in the country, the Indian community contributes across key sectors, a fact the ambassador praised during the gathering. The Ministry of External Affairs of India reported bilateral trade reaching $10.22 billion in fiscal year 2024-25, including $1.93 billion in exports from India.
Kuwait accounts for 10 to 12 percent of India’s oil imports, cementing its position as a vital energy partner according to government data. The ambassador reaffirmed the embassy’s pledge to look after the welfare of Indian nationals, who comprise a substantial portion of Kuwait’s foreign workforce. Promotion of ties in investment, education and cultural spheres remains central to this mission.
Held at the Mughal Mahal venue in Sharq, the luncheon formed part of the embassy’s regular media interaction program designed to encourage frank exchanges on topics of shared concern. Representatives from several Kuwaiti news organizations joined the event, providing an opportunity for direct conversation with the ambassador. This format has become a standard tool in the mission’s strategy to nurture closer people-to-people relations.
India and Kuwait established formal diplomatic relations in 1961, with India being among the first countries to recognise Kuwait following its independence from British rule, according to records from the Ministry of External Affairs. The partnership has since expanded through numerous agreements, including those on defence and labour matters. Tripathi’s recent activities, such as inaugurating yoga events in June, illustrate the embassy’s multifaceted approach to diplomacy, which complements the economic and community issues discussed at the luncheon.
