New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, congratulated His Highness Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah for taking over as the new Emir of Kuwait on December 20.

The Prime Minister also expressed confidence that India-Kuwait relations will strengthen in the future, enabling the Indian community in the Middle East country to flourish.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi posted on X:

"Greetings and felicitations to His Highness Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah for taking over as the Amir of the State of Kuwait. Confident that our relations will further strengthen in the coming years and the Indian community in Kuwait will continue to flourish."

Indian Embassy in Kuwait also wrote on X in Arabic:

His Highness the Amir Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah took oath as the 17th Emir of Kuwait at a special National Assembly session on December 20.

Earlier, Prime Minister Narendra Modi conveyed his condolences on demise of His Highness Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmed Al-Jaber Al-Sabah to the Royal family, the leadership and the people of Kuwait on December 16.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi posted on X:

"Deeply saddened to learn about the unfortunate demise of His Highness Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmed Al-Jaber Al-Sabah. We convey our deepest condolences to the Royal family, the leadership and the people of Kuwait."