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Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Shri Piyush Goyal Holds Meeting with Kuwaiti counterpart H.E. Mr.Osama Khaled Boodai

PRID2250961 MinistryMinistry of Commerce & Industry Released10 April 2026 Reading6 min

India and Kuwait Emphasize Dialogue and Diplomacy Over Conflict to Secure Energy and Trade Supplies Posted On: 10 APR 2026 7:53PM by PIB Delhi Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Shri Piyush Goyal, had a virtual interaction with his Kuwaiti counterpart H.E. Mr.Osama Khaled Boodai. During the meeting, Shri Goyal expressed his condemnation on the loss and damage happened in Kuwait during the conflict. He reiterated India’s stance that lasting peace in the region is pivotal for the whole world. The discussions focused on harnessing available opportunities in trade and commerce to deepen India-Kuwait Strategic partnership. The Minister underlined that strong bilateral relations are key to drive greater economic cooperation and shared prosperity. He also appreciated the efforts of the Kuwaiti leadership in ensuring the wellbeing and safety of the Indian community in Kuwait. Both the Ministers agreed that dialogue and diplomacy should be given primacy and disruptions to energy supplies and trade flows should be restored at the earliest. The Minister conveyed that as a trusted and reliable partner, India is willing to extend assistance to address any supply chain issues particularly related to food security of Kuwait. ***** Abhishek Dayal/Abhijith Narayanan (Release ID: 2250961) Visitor Counter : 361 Read this release in: Urdu , हिन्दी , Gujarati , Telugu Ministry of Commerce & Industry Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Shri Piyush Goyal Holds Meeting with Kuwaiti counterpart H.E. Mr.Osama Khaled Boodai India and Kuwait Emphasize Dialogue and Diplomacy Over Conflict to Secure Energy and Trade Supplies Posted On: 10 APR 2026 7:53PM by PIB Delhi Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Shri Piyush Goyal, had a virtual interaction with his Kuwaiti counterpart H.E. Mr.Osama Khaled Boodai. During the meeting, Shri Goyal expressed his condemnation on the loss and damage happened in Kuwait during the conflict. He reiterated India’s stance that lasting peace in the region is pivotal for the whole world. The discussions focused on harnessing available opportunities in trade and commerce to deepen India-Kuwait Strategic partnership. The Minister underlined that strong bilateral relations are key to drive greater economic cooperation and shared prosperity. He also appreciated the efforts of the Kuwaiti leadership in ensuring the wellbeing and safety of the Indian community in Kuwait. Both the Ministers agreed that dialogue and diplomacy should be given primacy and disruptions to energy supplies and trade flows should be restored at the earliest. The Minister conveyed that as a trusted and reliable partner, India is willing to extend assistance to address any supply chain issues particularly related to food security of Kuwait. ***** Abhishek Dayal/Abhijith Narayanan (Release ID: 2250961) India and Kuwait Emphasize Dialogue and Diplomacy Over Conflict to Secure Energy and Trade Supplies " /> Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Shri Piyush Goyal, had a virtual interaction with his Kuwaiti counterpart H.E. Mr.Osama Khaled Boodai. During the meeting, Shri Goyal expressed his condemnation on the loss and damage happened in Kuwait during the conflict. He reiterated India’s stance that lasting peace in the region is pivotal for the whole world. The discussions focused on harnessing available opportunities in trade and commerce to deepen India-Kuwait Strategic partnership. The Minister underlined that strong bilateral relations are key to drive greater economic cooperation and shared prosperity. He also appreciated the efforts of the  Kuwaiti leadership  in ensuring the wellbeing and safety of the Indian community in Kuwait. Both the Ministers agreed that dialogue and diplomacy should be given primacy and disruptions to energy supplies and trade flows should be restored at the earliest. 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