India and Kuwait continue to enjoy traditional friendly relations.

Geographical proximity, historical trade links, cultural affinities and
presence of a large number of Indian expatriates have all continued to
sustain and nurture the longstanding relationship over the years. India
has been a natural trading partner and a destination for higher
learning. Until 1961, the Indian rupee was legal tender in Kuwait.

India and Kuwait have no bilateral problems. Both are members of NAM
and share common perceptions on various regional and international
issues.

Both India and Kuwait have been cooperating with each other in
regional and international fora and have been having high-level discussions

Cultural Exchange Programme between India and Kuwait is in the final stages and is likely to be signed in the near future which will give
further boost to India-Kuwait Cultural relations.

On the media side also, there have been visits by journalists between
the two countries to cover special events.

There are  15 Indian schools in Kuwait affiliated to the Central Board of Secondary Education, New Delhi.

They are all well established and cater to the needs of the large Indian community residing in Kuwait. There are about 5.00 lakh Indians staying and working in Kuwait whose presence in itself, plays a positive role in fostering India-Kuwait relations.

Amongst them are old established families of Indian businessmen who have flourishing trade relations with Kuwait.