PM Modi visits Kuwait: First visit of Indian PM in 43 years
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will embark on a two-day official visit to Kuwait on Saturday, marking the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister to the Gulf nation in 43 years. The visit aims to strengthen cooperation in defence, trade, and other key sectors through discussions and agreements between the two nations' leaders.
During the visit, PM Modi is scheduled to hold talks with prominent leaders of Kuwait, visit Indian workers' camps, and address the Indian community. He will also participate in the inauguration ceremony of the Gulf Cup football tournament.
According to the Ministry of External Affairs, discussions on bilateral investment and defence cooperation agreements are already underway. Secretary of Overseas Indian Affairs, Arun Kumar Chatterjee, expressed optimism that several bilateral agreements will be signed during the visit.
He termed the visit as "historic," adding that it would open a new chapter in India-Kuwait relations. "This visit will not only strengthen existing ties but also unveil new opportunities for future cooperation. It will reaffirm the values shared by both nations, building a stronger and more dynamic partnership," he said.
The visit is also expected to bolster India’s ties with the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), further enhancing regional collaboration.
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China confirms its support to Pakistan during four-day conflict with India
Beijing (PTI): China, for the first time, has confirmed that it provided on-site technical support to Pakistan during the four-day conflict with India last year, official media reports here said.
China's state broadcaster CCTV on Thursday aired an interview with Zhang Heng, an engineer from the Aviation Industry Corporation of China's (AVIC) Chengdu Aircraft Design and Research Institute, a key developer of China’s advanced fighter aircraft and unmanned aerial vehicle design.
Zhang had provided technical support to Pakistan during the four-day war last May, Hong Kong-based South China Morning Post reported, quoting CCTV.
Pakistan's air force operates a fleet of Chinese-made J-10CE jets, produced by an AVIC subsidiary.
"At the support base, we frequently heard the roar of fighter jets taking off and the constant wail of air-raid sirens. By late morning, in May, the temperature was already approaching 50 degrees Celsius (122 degrees Fahrenheit). It was a real ordeal for us, both mentally and physically,” Zhang said.
What drove his team was the "desire to do an even better job with on site support” and to ensure their equipment could “truly perform at its full combat potential”, Zhang told CCTV.
“That wasn’t just a recognition of the J10CE; it was also a testament to the deep bond we formed through working side by side, day in and day out,” he said.
