Kuwait City: Prime Minister Modi has arrived in Kuwait to address Indians. He first greeted the Indians and said that a mini India had appeared in front of me. Prime Minister Modi said that people from all parts of India come here. He said that after 43 years, the Indian Prime Minister came to Kuwait again. You have brought the colors of India to Kuwait. You have mixed the spice of Indian technology and knowledge in Kuwait. I’m not just here to meet you, but to celebrate your achievements.
Prime Minister Modi said that I met Indian workers here some time ago. The workers, doctors, and nurses here are all making a contribution. You teachers are building the next generation of Kuwait. Engineers are building new infrastructure in Kuwait. Whenever I talk to Kuwaiti leaders, they have nothing but praise for you. You are also highly respected by the citizens of Kuwait for your hard work, honesty and efficiency.
Today, India leads the world in remittances. This is also due to all the hard working friends. The Chinese also respect your contribution. Friends, India and Kuwait have a civilized relationship. It belongs to the sea, love, trade and commerce. India and Kuwait are located on both sides of the Arabian Sea and have not only diplomatic ties but also spiritual connections. Not only our present but also our past connects us. There was a time when pearls, dates and gorgeous horses were shipped from Kuwait to India. Many goods are also shipped here from India. Rice, tea, spices, clothes and wood from India once arrived here.
old trade relations between india and kuwait
Surat was once the international market for Kuwaiti pearls. Gujarat’s ports bear witness to ancient ties with Kuwait. Kuwaiti businessmen published many books in Gujarati. After Gujarat, Kuwaiti businessmen left their mark in other cities like Mumbai. Abdul Latif’s book is published in Mumbai. Many Kuwaiti businessmen have opened offices in Mumbai, Goa and other places. Many Kuwaiti families still live in Mohammed Ali Pease, Mumbai. Sixty to sixty-five years ago, Indian rupees and paisas circulated in Kuwait. Here, only rupees are accepted while buying things from shops.
India is the first country to recognize Kuwait
India was one of the first countries in the world to recognize Kuwait’s sovereignty after its independence. This country and society is tied to many of our memories and present. Coming there was very unforgettable for me. I am very grateful to the people of Kuwait and their government. Here I am particularly grateful to the rulers. The relationship established in the past between culture and business is reaching new heights in the new century. Today Kuwait is India’s main energy partner. Citizens of India and Kuwait have always helped each other in times of sorrow and crisis. During the COVID-19 epidemic, the two countries helped each other at all levels. Kuwait supplies liquid oxygen to India. I am satisfied that India has also provided Kuwait with the courage to fight this crisis by sending vaccines and medical teams.
In June this year, a heartbreaking accident occurred in Kuwait. Many Indians lost their lives in the fire that broke out in Mangapur. I was very worried when I got the news, but the kind of cooperation that the Kuwaiti government was offering at that time is something that only brothers can do. I want to pay tribute to this spirit in Kuwait. There is a tradition that no matter happiness or sadness, we are together. Our mutual understanding is the foundation of our relationship. The people of Kuwait are engaged in new construction. The Indian people are also committed to making India a developed country by 2047. Kuwait hopes to become a dynamic economy through trade and innovation, and India is also strengthening its economy. These two goals will support each other. India has the skills, technology and manpower required for a new Kuwait. From smart cities to green technology, India is ready to support Kuwait City. Indian youth can inject new energy into the trip to Kuwait.
India is a country of young people
India will become the youngest country in the future. He has the potential to fill the skills needs of the world’s youth. Therefore, India is developing the skills of its youth. India has signed agreements with more than two dozen countries on employment and immigration. In addition to the Gulf countries, it also includes Japan, Mauritius, Italy and other countries. Many agreements are being made for the welfare of Indians working overseas. Who needs which skills and how much manpower is required are mentioned on the immigration portal. With the help of this portal, thousands of Indians came to the Gulf countries. The goal is to make the world progress because of India’s talent. People who work outside the home should always have something convenient. You will benefit greatly from your stay in Kuwait. You hold Indianness dear in your heart. Who would be an Indian who would not be proud of the success of the Mars mission and who would not be happy that Chandrayaan landed on the moon.
India is moving forward with a new mood
India today is moving forward with a new mood. Today, India is the fifth largest economy in the world. The third largest startup company in the world is located in India. India is the second largest mobile phone manufacturer in the world. India has laid out optical fiber in the past decade that is eight times the distance between the Earth and the moon. India is one of the most digitally advanced countries in the world. Every Indian uses number system in small villages. Now it is no longer a luxury item in India but has become a daily necessity. In India, digital payments for everything from tea to rations, food, fruits, vegetables and deliveries can be made in less time. People have DigiLocker to save files. The toll plaza has a quick label to save time. India is becoming digitally smart. This is just the beginning.
The India of the future will point the way for the world
India will become the world’s growth engine in the future. India will become the world’s center for green energy, electronics, pharmaceuticals and automobiles. will become a semiconductor center. Contact In will become a business hub. The world’s largest economic center will be in India. Be it a global competency centre, global technology or engineering hub, India is going to be a huge hub. We see the entire world as one big family. As a brother of the world, India moves forward with the thought of world welfare, and the world also respects India’s sentiments. Today, December 21, the world celebrates the first World Meditation Day for the first time. June 21st is International Yoga Day. It is dedicated to India. The world celebrates International Xiaomi Day 2023. This was also possible due to India’s efforts. Indian superfoods are becoming the foundation of healthy living.
India is an important link in global connectivity
Prime Minister Modi said that India is becoming a link of global connectivity. The India-Europe corridor was announced during the G20 summit in India last year. This is of great significance for the development of India and the world. I invite everyone to join in the development of developed India. Pravasi Bharatiya Diwas will be held in Bhubaneswar from January 8 to 10 this year. I invite everyone to this. You can take the blessings of Lord Jagannath here. Mahakumbh will be held in Prayag from January 13 to February 26. Also see Republic Day on January 26th. Bring your Kuwaiti friends to India too. The first Indian restaurant here was opened by actor Dilip Kumar.
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