Modi In Kuwait: Meets Emir, Attends Opening Ceremony of Arabian Gulf Cup

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday attended the 26th Arabian Gulf Cup opening ceremony as the ‘guest of honor’ and met with the Emir of Kuwait, Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al Sabah, during the event.

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The opening ceremony occurred at the Jaber Al-Ahmad International Stadium in Kuwait City.

PM Narendra Modi has undertaken a two-day visit to the Gulf nation, a first for any Indian premier in 43 years, at the invitation of the Kuwaiti Emir.

A statement issued by the Ministry of External Affairs also said that attending the event allowed both leaders to interact informally.

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Kuwait hosts the biennial Arabian Gulf Cup, which includes eight countries, including GCC nations, Iraq, and Yemen. The host city is scheduled to play against Oman in the opening game of the tournament.

This football tournament is one of the most prominent sporting events in the region. Kuwait has won it the most times among the other participating countries.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi conveyed his best wishes to all the participating nations in the tournament.

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