Prime Minister Modi also announced ex-gratia relief of Rs 2 lakh to the families of deceased Indian citizens from the Prime Minister's Relief Fund.
The Prime Minister expressed deep sorrow over the unfortunate incident and expressed condolences to the families of the deceased. He wished for the speedy recovery of the injured.
Prime Minister Modi directed that the government should provide all possible help. "The Minister of State for External Affairs should immediately visit Kuwait to monitor relief measures and facilitate the early repatriation of mortal remains," he said.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh, Principal Secretary to PM Pramod Kumar Mishra, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra and other senior officials were also present in the meeting.
The Prime Minister expressed deep sorrow over the unfortunate incident and expressed condolences to the families of the deceased. He wished for the speedy recovery of the injured.
Prime Minister Modi directed that the government should provide all possible help. "The Minister of State for External Affairs should immediately visit Kuwait to monitor relief measures and facilitate the early repatriation of mortal remains," he said.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh, Principal Secretary to PM Pramod Kumar Mishra, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra and other senior officials were also present in the meeting.
