Prime Minister Narendra Modi was awarded the highest honor 'Order of Mubarak Al Kabir' on the second day of his Kuwait visit. PM Modi received this honor from Kuwait's Emir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah. Let us tell you that the Order of Mubarak Al Kabir is a knighthood honor of Kuwait.

This honour is given to heads of states and members of foreign royal families as a symbol of friendship. Before PM Modi, this honour has been given to personalities like Bill Clinton, Prince Charles and George Bush.

According to Kuwait's official news agency Kuna, this award has been given to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi for strengthening good relations between the two countries. Let us tell you that this is the 20th international honor given to PM Modi by any country.

Guard of honour given to PM Modi

Prime Minister Modi was accorded a ceremonial welcome at Kuwait's Bayan Palace on Sunday. He was also given a guard of honour. The Prime Minister arrived in Kuwait on Saturday on a two-day visit at the invitation of Kuwaiti Emir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah.

Indira Gandhi visited in 1981

Before PM Modi, Indira Gandhi had last visited Kuwait in 1981. This visit of the Indian Prime Minister to Kuwait after 43 years is considered historic. During his visit, Prime Minister Modi held long talks with Kuwaiti Emir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah on Sunday.

A new chapter of friendship will begin

PM Modi's visit to Kuwait will start a new chapter of friendship. Kuwait also has a good number of expatriate Indians. Bilateral trade between India and Kuwait has reached US$ 10.47 billion. Apart from this, Kuwait is India's sixth largest crude oil supplier. Both countries discussed various issues including trade and energy.