(a) whether India and Kuwait have signed recently an MoU to chalk out common strategies on international issues of mutual interest;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) the results which are expected to be achieved as a result thereof?
(a) whether India and Kuwait have signed recently an MoU to chalk out common strategies on international issues of mutual interest;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) the results which are expected to be achieved as a result thereof?
THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR EXTERNAL AFFAIRS (SHRI AJIT KUMAR PANJA)
(a) & (b) Yes Sir. The Memorandum of Understanding signed at Kuwait on 9th July, 2000 provides for regular consultation at senior levels to strengthen cooperation in bilateral and international matters. There are provisions for holding meetings alternately in India and Kuwait and setting up of working groups to discuss specific areas of common interest.
(c) The MoU will consolidate Bilateral Relations and facilitate regular exchange of views and cooperation on regional and international issues.