New Delhi || 22-12-2024
The Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi is on a 2-day state visit to Kuwait.
As the first program of his visit to Kuwait, PM Modi visited a labour camp in Mina Abdullah area of Kuwait with a workforce of around 1500 Indian nationals. Prime Minister interacted with a cross-section of Indian workers from different States of India and enquired about their well-being.
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.
PM Modi god a grand welcome at the Indian Diaspora. He expressed his happiness on receiving a heartwarming welcome from the vibrant Indian diaspora in Kuwait. Prime Minister remarked that their energy, love and unwavering connection to India are truly inspiring.
In a post on X, he wrote:
“Received a heartwarming welcome from the vibrant Indian diaspora in Kuwait.
Received a heartwarming welcome from the vibrant Indian diaspora in Kuwait.
Their energy, love and unwavering connection to India are truly inspiring. Grateful for their enthusiasm and proud of their contributions to strengthening ties between our nations. pic.twitter.com/tvNSZinY5e
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 21, 2024
Prime Minister had earlier accepted the request of Shreya Juneja, to meet her grand father in Kuwait.
PM Modi met the 101 year Ex-IFS Officer Mangal Sain Handa in Kuwait. He expressed his happiness in meeting Mangal Sain Handa in Kuwait this afternoon.
In a post on X, he wrote:
Delighted to have met Shri @MangalSainHanda Ji in Kuwait this afternoon. I admire his contribution to India and his passion for India’s development. pic.twitter.com/mxFtynFatC
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 21, 2024
On the invitation of his Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, the Amir of Kuwait, Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended the opening ceremony of the 26th Arabian Gulf Cup in Kuwait as his ‘Guest of Honour’.
The Prime Minister joined the Amir, the Crown Prince, and the Prime Minister of Kuwait in witnessing the grand opening ceremony. The event also provided an opportunity for an informal interaction of the Prime Minister with the leadership of Kuwait.
PM Narendra Modi also expressed his happiness to meet Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, the Amir of Kuwait. Sharing the moments he wrote on his post X:
Glad to have met His Highness the Amir of Kuwait, Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al Sabah during the opening ceremony of the Arabian Gulf Cup. pic.twitter.com/DaoPLKYhFy
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 21, 2024
​Kuwait is hosting the biennial Arabian Gulf Cup with participation from eight countries, including GCC nations, Iraq, and Yemen. This football tournament is one of the most prominent sporting events in the region. Kuwait has won the tournament maximum times among the participating countries. Prime Minister conveyed his best wishes to all the participating countries.
