Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his congratulations to the new Amir and Crown Prince in a tweet, “Congratulations and best wishes to His Highness Sheikh Nawaf AI-Ahmed Al-Jaber Al-Sabah for assuming charge as the Amir of the State of Kuwait. I also congratulate His Highness Sheikh Mishaal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah on his taking charge as the Crown Prince.”
He added, “I am confident that the State of Kuwait will continue to play an important global role under their leadership, and the historic India-Kuwait friendship will be further strengthened.”