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Kuwait-India Relations: A flourishing friendship that has withstood the test of time
By Reaven D’Souza,
For much of the 18th and 19th century, Kuwait, with its natural harbour, its pearl diving and seafaring heritage, and its strategic location at the northern end of the Arabian Gulf was an important trading port. Kuwait in its own unique manner developed strategic partnerships and engaged in mutually beneficial business practices with countries far and wide, principal among them being India.
Even before the period when Kuwait and India were conjoined as constituents of the British empire, a highly lucrative trade flourished between the two countries. Merchants from Kuwait, sailing their dhows propelled by the gusting monsoon winds arrived at ports along the western coast of India. They brought with them dates, pearls and other sea products in exchange for spices, textiles and every other necessary commodity in Kuwait. Many of them sailed back on new ships built by Indian crafts