Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a ceremonial Guard of Honour at Bayan Palace on Sunday, hosted by Kuwaiti Prime Minister Mohammed Sabah Al-Salem Al-Sabah.
The event marked a significant highlight of PM Modi’s two-day visit, the first by an Indian Prime Minister in 43 years.
During his visit, PM Modi will hold high-level meetings with the Amir of Kuwait, Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, and the Crown Prince. Delegation-level talks with the Kuwaiti Prime Minister will follow, focusing on strengthening bilateral relations across politics, trade, investment, energy, culture, and people-to-people connections.
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Arriving in Kuwait on Saturday afternoon, PM Modi was greeted with a grand reception. The visit, initiated at the invitation of the Amir, is set to deepen India’s partnership with Gulf nations.
Shortly after his arrival, the Prime Minister visited a labour camp in the Mina Abdullah area, where he interacted with Indian workers. He inquired about their well-being and highlighted welfare initiatives introduced by the Indian government in recent years.
Later, he addressed a large gathering of the Indian diaspora at the ‘Hala Modi’ event held at Sheikh Saad Al-Abdullah Indoor Sports Complex. PM Modi praised the contributions of Indians in Kuwait, describing them as pivotal to the strengthening of India-Kuwait ties.
He also invited the diaspora to participate in upcoming global events, including Pravasi Bharatiya Divas and the Maha Kumbh, and emphasized India’s position as a global development hub and future growth engine.
The visit aims to fortify political and economic collaboration while enhancing cultural and people-to-people ties. PM Modi’s engagements are expected to lay the groundwork for a future-focused, mutually beneficial partnership between the two nations.
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