Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during his historic visit to Kuwait, addressed a large gathering at the ‘Hala Modi’ event held at the Sheikh Saad Al-Abdullah Indoor Sports Complex in Kuwait City.
He lauded the significant contributions of the Indian community to Kuwait’s development and highlighted their essential role in strengthening the ties between India and Kuwait.
PM Modi also emphasized India’s global aspirations and the growing influence of the Indian diaspora worldwide.
PM Modi stated, “I am not here today just to meet you, but to celebrate your achievements. Just a little while ago, I had the opportunity to meet Indian workers here who are engaged in various professional sectors. They are involved in construction work, and many others are contributing their hard work in other sectors as well. Indian doctors, nurses, and paramedics are a significant strength in Kuwait’s medical sector. Those of you who are teachers are helping shape the next generation of Kuwait. The doctors, architects, and other professionals among you are building the future of Kuwait’s workforce. The citizens of Kuwait highly respect you all because of your hard work, honesty, and skills.”
India’s Role As A ‘Vishwabandhu’
Speaking to Indian nationals from various sectors in Kuwait, the Prime Minister highlighted India’s role as a ‘Vishwabandhu’ (a global friend) and discussed the country’s swift advancements, particularly in technology, infrastructure, and sustainability.
“You all came from India and stayed here, but you have kept the spirit of Indianness in your hearts. India is moving forward with a new attitude. It is the fifth-largest economy in the world. India has the number one fintech ecosystem in the world,” PM Modi asserted.
PM Modi also emphasized the shared aspirations of India and Kuwait—’Viksit Bharat’ (Developed India) and ‘New Kuwait’ —and encouraged further collaboration between the two nations in areas such as economic growth, technology, and skill development.
He thanked Kuwait’s leadership for its support of the Indian community and highlighted the government’s efforts to ensure the welfare of Indian workers abroad through initiatives like the e-Migrate portal.
The Prime Minister remarked, “India has the potential to become the world’s skill capital. For many decades to come, India will remain the youngest country in the world. In this scenario, India has the capacity to meet the global demand for skills. To achieve this, India is aligning its skill development programmes with global needs. In recent years, India has signed migration and employment agreements with nearly two dozen countries. These include Gulf countries, as well as Japan, Australia, France, Germany, Mauritius, the UK, and Italy. Countries around the world are opening doors to India’s skilled manpower.”
India’s Future As The ‘Growth Engine Of The World
Looking towards the future, the Prime Minister asserted that India would be the ‘hub of global development’ and the ‘growth engine of the world’.
PM Modi noted, “India is continuously becoming digitally smart, and this is just the beginning. The future of India will shaped by innovations that will guide the entire world. The future India will be a hub for global development. It will be the growth engine of the world.”
Prime Minister Modi, the first Indian PM to visit Kuwait in 43 years, emphasized that the India-Kuwait relationship stems from a shared history, encompassing civilization, maritime ties, mutual affection, and trade, with both nations positioned on opposite shores of the Arabian Sea.
“Today, personally, this moment is very special for me. After more than four decades, after 43 years, an Indian Prime Minister has come to Kuwait. It takes four hours to travel from India to here, but it took the Prime Minister four decades,” the Prime Minister added.
A Personal Connection To Kuwait
In a heartfelt message to the diaspora, PM Modi shared his personal connection to the warmth and hospitality he experienced upon arriving in Kuwait.
PM Modi said, “I arrived in Kuwait just two and a half hours ago and since stepping here, I have felt a unique sense of warmth and closeness. People have come from various states of India, and looking at all of you, it feels as if a ‘Mini India’ has gathered before me.”
As part of his address, the Prime Minister extended an invitation to the Indian diaspora to participate in two major events in India next year.
PM Modi announced, “The first month of the new year, January 2025, is going to be a month full of many national celebrations. This year, from 8 to 10 January, the ‘Pravasi Bharatiya Divas’ will be held in Bhubaneswar (Odisha). People from around the world will attend, and I invite all of you to this event. After that, please come to Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh) to join the Maha Kumbh, which will be held from 13 January to 26 February.”
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