KUWAIT: New Delhi’s ambivalence during the Iraq’s occupation, of Kuwait and its refusal to condemn President Saddam Husain’s aggression has changed Kuwait’s perception of India. This is unlikely to be for gotten and will cast a long shadow over future relations between the two countries.
Eight months after the liberation, Kuwait perceives the world in two categories those who stood by the state during its hour of need, and those who opted for Iraq. Kuwaiti authorities have not minced words in emphasizing that the $100 billion reconstruction program, will be given to counties that came to its aid. Hopes of India getting a share of the cake appear dismal at the moment. One of the first questions which visiting Indians are asked by Kuwaiti, whether in the government or outside, is about India’s stand during the occupation, they find it hard to believe that a country with which it has traditionally had excellent relations, had refused to publicly condemn Saddam Husain.
Article extracted from this publication >> November 1, 1991
