Prime Minister Narendra Modi graces Arabian Gulf Cup opening ceremony in Kuwait as ‘Guest of Honour’

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has attended the opening ceremony of the 26th Arabian Gulf Cup in Kuwait as the ‘Guest of Honour,’ following an invitation from Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, the Amir of Kuwait.

PM Modi arrived in Kuwait on Saturday afternoon, becoming the first Indian Prime Minister to visit the Gulf nation in 43 years.

The Prime Minister shared glimpses of his visit on social media and said the grand sporting event “celebrates the spirit of football in the region”.

“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,” PM shared on X.

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.

In the opening match of the football championship, Kuwait draws with Oman 1-1. IANS

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