India and Kuwait have elevated their ties to a strategic partnership, reflecting their desire to expand their partnership in various fields. The recent visit of PM Modi to Kuwait played an important role in upgrading the relationship, with several Memorandums of Understanding signed between the two countries. The key areas of cooperation include defence, trade, energy, and counterterrorism. The strategic partnership is significant as Kuwait chairs the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) this year, and the GCC contributes to a significant portion of India's oil and gas imports.