Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on his two-day visit to Kuwait, addressed the Indian diaspora at the ‘Hala Modi’ community event held at the Shaikh Saad Al Abdullah Indoor Sports Complex on Saturday. This visit marks the first time in 43 years that an Indian Prime Minister has set foot in Kuwait. “In the coming decades, India and Kuwait will also become significant partners in prosperity,” he told a gathering.
PM Modi remarked that India has the potential to become the “skill capital of the world.” “India is well-equipped to meet the world’s demand for skilled talent …India also has the potential to become the skill capital of the world,” he emphasised.
Arriving just hours before the event, Modi spoke warmly about the Indian community’s presence in Kuwait. He expressed his deep sense of connection, saying, “Just 2–2.5 hours ago, I arrived in Kuwait, and ever since setting foot here, I have felt an extraordinary sense of belonging and warmth all around. You all have come from various states of India, but seeing you here feels like a ‘Mini Hindustan’ has gathered before me.”
Reflecting on the significance of his visit, Modi noted, “Today, personally, this moment is very special for me. After 43 years, more than four decades, a PM of India has come to Kuwait. For you all, coming to India takes four hours, but for the PM, it took four decades.”
VIDEO | “Today, personally, this moment is very special for me. After 43 years, more than four decades, a PM of India has come to Kuwait. For you all, coming to India takes four hours, but for the PM, it took four decades,” says PM Modi (@narendramodi).
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— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) December 21, 2024
Modi also highlighted the shared cultural and historical ties between India and Kuwait, saying, “India and Kuwait are located on two shores of the Arabian Sea; it’s not just diplomacy that connects us, but also bonds of the heart.” He praised the long-standing relationship between the two nations, which is founded on mutual respect, trade, and commerce.
VIDEO | “The relationship between India and Kuwait is one of civilisations, the sea, goodwill, and trade. India and Kuwait are situated on two shores of the Arabian Sea. We are connected not just through diplomacy but also through our hearts. It is not just our present but also… pic.twitter.com/NBHu4sOdlu
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) December 21, 2024
PM Modi Highlights Indian Diaspora’s Contribution To Kuwait
In his address, the Prime Minister acknowledged the contributions of the Indian community in Kuwait, particularly in fields such as healthcare, education, and labour. “Whenever I speak to Kuwait’s leadership, they always praise you all. The citizens of Kuwait hold great respect for you Indians because of your hard work, honesty, and skills. Today, India leads the world in remittances, and a significant part of this credit goes to all of you hardworking companions. The people of India also honour your contributions,” said Modi.
VIDEO | “Whenever I speak to Kuwait’s leadership, they always praise you all. The citisens of Kuwait hold great respect for you Indians because of your hard work, honesty, and skills. Today, India leads the world in remittances, and a significant part of this credit goes to all… pic.twitter.com/hxo2jACU7d
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) December 21, 2024
He also commended the efforts of Indian professionals in Kuwait saying that Indian teachers are helping shape Kuwait’s future generations and Indian community’s doctors and paramedics are a major strength of Kuwait’s medical infrastructure. Modi further noted, “You have filled Kuwait’s canvas with colours of Indian skills, mixing the essence of India’s talent, tech, and tradition.”
“While people of Kuwait are dedicated to building ‘New Kuwait,’ people of India are striving to create a developed India by 2047,” he remarked.
He highlighted that countries are opening doors to India’s skilled manpower and India is signing agreements with them for the welfare of Indians working abroad.
“India’s StartUps, from FinTech, smart technology to green technology, can develop cutting-edge solutions for Kuwait’s needs,” Modi added.
“Today, India is the fifth largest economy in the world. India has the world’s number one Fintech ecosystem. India has the third biggest startup ecosystem. Today, India is the second largest mobile manufacturer in the world,” he emphasised.
The Prime Minister’s remarks came on the occasion of the first-ever ‘World Meditation Day,’ which is being celebrated globally on December 21, 2024. Modi highlighted that the day is dedicated to India’s thousand-year-old tradition of meditation, further cementing the cultural bond between the two nations.
PM Modi Meets Indian Workers At Gulf Spic Labour Camp In Kuwait
During his visit, Prime Minister Modi also took time to visit the Gulf Spic Labour Camp, where he interacted with Indian workers. He enjoyed snacks and beverages as he engaged with them, news agency ANI reported sharing the visuals.
#WATCH | Prime Minister Narendra Modi enjoys snacks and beverage as he visits the Gulf Spic Labour Camp and meets Indian workers, in Kuwait
PM Modi is on a 2-day visit to Kuwait at the invitation of Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, the Amir of the State of Kuwait… pic.twitter.com/l5tDGHqf6v
— ANI (@ANI) December 21, 2024
Prime Minister Modi’s visit is taking place at the invitation of Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, the Amir of the State of Kuwait. This historic trip underscores the strengthening of ties between India and Kuwait, with a focus on deepening diplomatic, economic, and cultural exchanges.
