India and Kuwait Hold First Joint Defence Committee Meeting in New Delhi

Mathura, August 29, 2026: New Delhi hosted the inaugural meeting of the India-Kuwait Joint Defence Committee (JDC) on August 28, 2026, marking a significant advancement in the strategic ties between the two nations. The session served to operationalize goals established within the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Defence Cooperation, which was signed during the Indian Prime Minister’s visit to Kuwait in December 2024.

The meeting was co-chaired by Joint Secretary Shri Amitabh Prasad and Brigadier General Raed Alsakran, who led a five-member Kuwaiti delegation. Representing India, the delegation included members from the three Services, the Department of Defence Production, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), the Armed Forces Medical Services, and the Ministry of External Affairs.

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Participants focused on expanding bilateral defence cooperation across multiple sectors. Key areas identified for collaboration include training, military exercises, military medicine, staff talks, the defence industry, and Research & Development (R&D).

Prior to the formal JDC proceedings, Brigadier General Raed Alsakran visited the National War Memorial in New Delhi to pay tribute to fallen heroes by laying a wreath. As part of the Kuwaiti delegation’s visit, members spent time at DPSU Bhawan in New Delhi, engaging in discussions with representatives from the Indian defence industry to explore potential areas of mutual cooperation. A further industry interaction is scheduled for the second day of the visit.

The collaborative meeting highlights the deepening relationship between India and Kuwait. Diplomatic relations between the two countries date back to 1962, and the partnership reached a new milestone in December 2024 when it was officially upgraded to a Strategic Partnership during the Indian Prime Minister’s visit to Kuwait.

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Longstanding ties between the two nations are supported by a variety of factors, including geographic proximity, historical trade links, and cultural affinities. Additionally, the presence of a large Indian community in Kuwait continues to play a significant role in sustaining the multifaceted relationship. Both countries maintain that their historical bonds have remained strong over time, providing a foundation for their ongoing cooperation in the defence sector.

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