Indians are among the largest and most vibrant expatriate nationals in Kuwait. The Indian community constitutes the largest expatriates in Kuwait helping in the various sectors of the economy. Their contribution especially in the development of its trade, health care and education is commendable. Remittances from these constitute a significant contribution to the Indian economy. There are about 3.2 lakh Indians living 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.

Geographic and cultural affinity are further compelling factors that prompt both the sides to join hands for a partnership of progress and development for their people. There is continuous interaction between the peoples of the two countries on all facets of day-to-day life.

The cultural relation between the two countries received a major boost when India and Kuwait signed an agreement in December 1999 on cultural cooperation for the year 2000-2001. The agreement will further enhance cultural relations between the two countries.

In the field of media, there have been several visits by journalists between the two countries to cover special events. In fact, Kuwait News Agency (Kuna) has recently opened a bureau office in New Delhi.

Several cultural troupes from India have been visiting Kuwait. It was only in February 1999 that the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) organised a painting exhibition of a very prominent Kuwaiti painter, Thuraya Baqsami, who accompanied her exhibits as a guest of the ICCR.
There are about a dozen 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 and the Kuwaiti alike.