 "'Kuwait is 4 hours away but it took 4 decades for a PM to visit', says Modi")
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday addressed the ‘Hala Modi’ event in Kuwait which was attended by the Indian diaspora. The Indian prime minister is on a two-day-long visit to the Gulf nation at the invitation of Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah.
This is the first time an Indian prime minister has visited Kuwait in 43 years. The last leader to do so was former prime minister Indira Gandhi.
“It takes you four hours to reach here from India, it took four decades for an Indian PM to travel to Kuwait,” PM Modi said.
Kuwait: Addressing the community program 'Hala Modi', Prime Minister Narendra Modi says, "This is a special moment for me. After 43 years, more than four decades, an Indian Prime Minister has come to Kuwait. It takes four hours to reach Kuwait from India but it took four decades… pic.twitter.com/T5xlthFo4c
— ANI (@ANI) December 21, 2024
The prime minister also expressed his happiness to witness so many Indians attend the ‘Hala Modi’ event, calling the diversity of people from India living in Kuwait a “mini Hindustan.”
“The Kuwaiti government and its residents have a lot of respect for Indians when I talk to them. I want to celebrate your capabilities,” he said.
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View All#WATCH | Shaikh Saad Al Abdullah Indoor Sports Complex in Kuwait | PM Modi at the Community Event #HalaModi, says, "...People from North, West, East and South, who speak different languages are here- 'lekin sab ke dil me ek hi goonj hai - Bhatrat Mata Ki Jai'..."
— ANI (@ANI) December 21, 2024
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“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 your hardworking companions. The people of India also honour your contributions,” PM Modi further said.
Talking about India-Kuwait ties, PM Modi said, “Kuwait through trade and innovation, wants to be a dynamic economy. India is also focusing on innovation and strengthening its economy… India has the skill, technology, innovation and manpower that ‘New’ Kuwait needs.”
#WATCH | Shaikh Saad Al Abdullah Indoor Sports Complex in Kuwait | PM Modi at the Community Event #HalaModi, says, "Kuwait through trade and innovation, wants to be a dynamic economy. India is also focusing on innovation and strengthening its economy... India has the skill,… pic.twitter.com/DbSyrp9Ghm
— ANI (@ANI) December 21, 2024
PM Modi visits labour camp
Earlier today, PM Modi visited a labour camp in the Mina Abdullah area of Kuwait with a workforce of around 1,500 Indian nationals.
He interacted with a cross-section of Indian workers from different states of India, enquired about their well-being, also sat at a table with some of them at the Gulf Spic Labour Camp when snacks were served.
“The visit to the labour camp is symbolic of the importance attached by the Prime Minister to the welfare of Indian workers abroad. In the last few years, the government has undertaken several technology-based initiatives such as e-Migrate portal, MADAD portal and upgraded Pravasi Bharatiya Bima Yojana for the welfare of Indian workers abroad,” an MEA statement said.
“Modi interacted with Indian workers & enquired about their well-being. PM’s first engagement of the day signifies the importance India attaches to the welfare of Indian workers abroad,” the MEA posted on X along with the photos from the event.
With inputs from PTI
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