Prime Minister Narendra Modi has congratulated Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmed Al-Jaber Al-Sabah for assuming charge as the Amir of the State of Kuwait. In a tweet, Mr Modi also congratulated Sheikh Mishaal Al-Ahmed Al-Jaber Al-Sabah on his taking charge as the Crown Prince. Prime Minister Modi said that he is confident that Kuwait will continue to play an important global role under their leadership. He said, the historic India-Kuwait friendship will be further strengthened.