PM Modi attends opening ceremony of Arabian Gulf Cup in Kuwait
New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi Saturday attended the opening ceremony of the 26th Arabian Gulf Cup in Kuwait as a ‘Guest of Honour’.
He was invited to the event by the Amir of Kuwait, Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah.
Attended the opening ceremony of the Arabian Gulf Cup. This grand sporting event celebrates the spirit of football in the region. I thank His Highness Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, the Amir of Kuwait, for inviting me to witness this event. pic.twitter.com/irYOi3SEvh
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 21, 2024
The event provided an opportunity for an informal interaction of PM Modi with the leadership of Kuwait, an official statement said.
Kuwait is hosting the biennial Arabian Gulf Cup with participation from eight countries, including GCC nations, Iraq, and Yemen.
This football tournament is one of the most prominent sporting events in the region. Kuwait has won the tournament maximum times among the participating countries.
PM Modi, who is on a two-day trip to the Gulf nation, conveyed his best wishes to all the participating countries.
IBNS
Senior Staff Reporter at Northeast Herald, covering news from Tripura and Northeast India.
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