KUWAIT: Kuwait’s Embassy in India participated on Thursday in the 2026 National Conference on Strategic Trade Controls (NCSTC 2026), held in New Delhi and organized by India’s Ministry of External Affairs in collaboration with multiple government agencies.
Speaking to Kuwait News Agency (KUNA), Kuwaiti Ambassador to India Meshal Al-Shamali described the country’s participation as “highly significant” amid global economic and trade shifts that call for improved transparency and business environments, as well as economic and income diversification. He added that the conference’s strong attendance reflected the importance that countries from across the globe place on exchanging ideas and insights to better understand both local and international trade regulations.
“The conference contributes to discussions on combating price manipulation, commercial fraud, money laundering and ensuring the security of global supply chains, alongside practical challenges affecting future policy considerations under trade control strategies,” Al-Shamali said.
The event focused on key sectors including security and defense, space, chemicals, biotechnology, electronics, information technology, commercial applications and emerging technologies, with particular attention to academic research and scientific development. Sessions featured senior officials from the Indian government, international organizations and specialized experts from multiple countries, providing a platform for knowledge sharing and policy dialogue. — KUNA
