The Indian government on Sunday conveyed its deepest condolences to Kuwait on the death of its Amir, Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, and declared state mourning across the country on December 17 as a mark of respect.
Indian Government pronounced state grieving the nation over on December 17 as a sign of regard to Kuwait’s Amir, Sheik Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah.
Sheikh Nawaf Passed Away On Saturday
According to the royal court, Sheikh Nawaf passed away on Saturday at the age of 86, just three years after assuming power in the West Asian nation. The reason for his passing was not promptly unveiled. In November, Amir was taken to the hospital for an immediate health issue.
Why Indian Govt Declares State Mourning On The Death?
- Kuwait is home to approximately one million Indians, making it the nation’s largest expatriate community.
- The exiles incorporate experts like specialists, specialists, sanctioned bookkeepers, researchers, programming specialists, professionals and medical caretakers, however, an enormous extent comprises of untalented and semi-gifted laborers.
- The West Asian state is additionally among India’s key energy providers and there was close collaboration between the different sides during the Coronavirus pandemic.
Petroleum Minister to pay condolences on behalf of the government
The external affairs ministry said in a statement that petroleum and natural gas minister Hardeep Singh Puri would visit Kuwait as the prime minister’s special envoy to pay condolences on behalf of the Indian government and people of India. Puri would deliver personal letters of condolences from the president and prime minister to Sheikh Meshal.