Modi Kuwait Visit LIVE: India-Kuwait Linked Not Just By Diplomacy But Also By Hearts, Says PM

8:25 PM: Modi Kuwait Visit LIVE — India-Kuwait Linked Not Just By Diplomacy But Also By Hearts, Says PM

Kuwait | PM Modi at the Community Event #HalaModi, says, "The relationship between India and Kuwait is of civilisations, of the ocean, of trade. India and Kuwait are situated on two banks of the Arabian Sea. We are linked not just by diplomacy but also by our hearts. Not only our present but also our past connects us."

#WATCH | Kuwait | PM Modi at the Community Event #HalaModi, says, "The relationship between India and Kuwait is of civilisations, of the ocean, of trade. India and Kuwait are situated on two banks of the Arabian Sea. We are linked not just by diplomacy but also by our hearts. Not… pic.twitter.com/UxNRWewD7m

— ANI (@ANI) December 21, 2024

7:05 PM: Modi Kuwait Visit LIVE: PM To Shortly Address Community Event 'Hala Modi'

Kuwait: PM Narendra Modi to shortly address the community Event 'Hala Modi' at Shaikh Saad Al Abdullah Indoor Sports Complex. A member of the Indian diaspora says, "...I am wearing a Gujarati attire and I love Gujarat...I am very excited to see PM Modi...With the visit of PM Modi, he is giving us an opportunity to invest within the country..."

#WATCH | Kuwait: PM Narendra Modi to shortly address the community Event 'Hala Modi' at Shaikh Saad Al Abdullah Indoor Sports Complex.

A member of the Indian diaspora says, "...I am wearing a Gujarati attire and I love Gujarat...I am very excited to see PM Modi...With the visit… pic.twitter.com/qR7UBWe2fV — ANI (@ANI) December 21, 2024

6:15 PM: PM Modi In Kuwait: People Wave Indian Flag At PM's Community Event 'Hala Modi'

People wave Indian flag as they gather to attend PM Narendra Modi's community Event 'Hala Modi' at Shaikh Saad Al Abdullah Indoor Sports Complex, Kuwait.

#WATCH | People wave Indian flag as they gather to attend PM Narendra Modi's community Event 'Hala Modi' at Shaikh Saad Al Abdullah Indoor Sports Complex, Kuwait pic.twitter.com/EccDtfinaZ — ANI (@ANI) December 21, 2024

5:40 PM: Modi In Kuwait: Why PM's Visit To Gulf Country Significant?  

The last Indian prime minister to visit Kuwait was Indira Gandhi in 1981. India is among the top trading partners of Kuwait. He would also meet the vibrant Indian diaspora here. The Indian community is the largest expatriate community in Kuwait.

Indians constitute 21 per cent (1 million) of the total population of Kuwait and 30 per cent of its work-force (approx 9 lakhs). Indian workers top the Private Sector as well as domestic sector (DSW) work force list, according to the Indian Embassy in Kuwait. Kuwait is among India's top trading partners, with bilateral trade valued at USD 10.47 billion in the financial year 2023-24.

Kuwait is India's sixth largest crude supplier, meeting 3 per cent of the country's energy needs Indian exports to Kuwait reached USD 2 billion for the first time, while investments by the Kuwait Investment Authority in India exceed USD 10 billion.

4:46 PM: PM Kuwait Visit LIVE — Modi Meets Alnesef, Who Published Ramayana, Mahabharata In Arabic

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Abdullateef Alnesef, who published Ramayana and Mahabharata in Arabic language and Abdullah Baron, who translated them into Arabic, in Kuwait City. PM Modi also met 101-year-old Ex-IFS officer Mangal Sain Handa.

#WATCH | Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Abdullateef Alnesef, who published Ramayana and Mahabharata in Arabic language and Abdullah Baron, who translated them into Arabic, in Kuwait City

PM Modi also met 101-year-old Ex-IFS officer Mangal Sain Handa.

(Source: DD News) pic.twitter.com/hyvbFKP5g1 — ANI (@ANI) December 21, 2024

4:30 PM: Modi Kuwait Visit LIVE — Looking Forward To Scheduled Programmes, Says PM Upon Arrival  

PM Narendra Modi tweets, "Landed in Kuwait to a warm welcome. This is the first visit by an Indian PM in 43 years, and it will undoubtedly strengthen the India-Kuwait friendship across various sectors. I look forward to the programmes scheduled for later today and tomorrow."

PM Narendra Modi tweets, "Landed in Kuwait to a warm welcome. This is the first visit by an Indian PM in 43 years, and it will undoubtedly strengthen the India-Kuwait friendship across various sectors. I look forward to the programmes scheduled for later today and tomorrow." pic.twitter.com/0luty5fv4C — ANI (@ANI) December 21, 2024

4:20 PM: Modi In Kuwait LIVE — PM Watches Performance By Artists

Kuwait: Prime Minister Narendra Modi watches a performance by the artists, in Kuwait City. PM Modi is on a 2-day visit to Kuwait at the invitation of Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, the Amir of the State of Kuwait. This is the first visit of an Indian Prime Minister to Kuwait in 43 years.

Kuwait: Prime Minister Narendra Modi watches a performance by the artists, in Kuwait City PM Modi is on a 2-day visit to Kuwait at the invitation of Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, the Amir of the State of Kuwait. This is the first visit of an Indian Prime Minister to Kuwait in 43 years.

#WATCH | Kuwait: Prime Minister Narendra Modi watches a performance by the artists, in Kuwait City

PM Modi is on a 2-day visit to Kuwait at the invitation of Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, the Amir of the State of Kuwait. This is the first visit of an Indian Prime… pic.twitter.com/udJtBr8MuP — ANI (@ANI) December 21, 2024

3:30 PM: Modi Kuwait Visit LIVE — Modi Greets Members Of Indian Diaspora

Prime Minister Narendra Modi greets and interacts with members of the Indian diaspora as he arrives at a hotel in Kuwait City. PM Modi is on a 2-day visit to Kuwait at the invitation of Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, the Amir of the State of Kuwait. This is the first visit of an Indian Prime Minister to Kuwait in 43 years.

#WATCH | Prime Minister Narendra Modi greets and interacts with members of the Indian diaspora as he arrives at a hotel in Kuwait City

PM Modi is on a 2-day visit to Kuwait at the invitation of Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, the Amir of the State of Kuwait. This is… pic.twitter.com/WeGR3c7DZn — ANI (@ANI) December 21, 2024

3:27 PM: PM Kuwait Visit LIVE — Members Of Indian Diaspora Await Arrival Of PM

Kuwait: Members of the Indian diaspora await the arrival of PM Modi at Kuwait City. PM Modi is on a 2-day visit to Kuwait at the invitation of Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, the Amir of the State of Kuwait. This is the first visit of an Indian Prime Minister to Kuwait in 43 years.

#WATCH | Kuwait: Members of the Indian diaspora await the arrival of PM Modi at Kuwait City.

PM Modi is on a 2-day visit to Kuwait at the invitation of Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, the Amir of the State of Kuwait. This is the first visit of an Indian Prime Minister… pic.twitter.com/Ol5ei8b8yC — ANI (@ANI) December 21, 2024

3:25 PM: Modi Kuwait Visit LIVE — PM Reaches Kuwait

Prime Minister Narendra Modi reaches Kuwait for a 2-day visit at the invitation of Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, the Amir of the State of Kuwait. This is the first visit of an Indian Prime Minister to Kuwait in 43 years.

#WATCH | Prime Minister Narendra Modi reaches Kuwait for a 2-day visit at the invitation of Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, the Amir of the State of Kuwait.

This is the first visit of an Indian Prime Minister to Kuwait in 43 years.

(Source: DD News) pic.twitter.com/ccNDGwthhU — ANI (@ANI) December 21, 2024

PM Modi Kuwait Visit LIVE: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday arrived in Kuwait on a two-day visit where he will hold talks with Kuwaiti leadership and also meet the Indian diaspora.

The Prime Minister is visiting Kuwait at the invitation of Kuwaiti Emir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah. His visit to Kuwait will be the first of any Indian Prime Minister to the Gulf nation in 43 years.

PM Modi’s Schedule

During the visit, the Prime Minister is set to hold discussions with the leadership of Kuwait and also interact with the Indian community. PM Modi issued a departure statement ahead of his visit. In the statement, he said that his talks with top Kuwaiti leadership would be an opportunity to chalk out a roadmap for a futuristic partnership between India and Kuwait.

"We deeply value the historical connection with Kuwait that has been nurtured over generations. We are not just strong trade and energy partners but also have shared interests in peace, security, stability, and prosperity in the West Asia region," he said.

Modi said he was looking forward to his meetings with the Emir, the crown prince, and the prime minister of Kuwait. He will also attend the opening ceremony of the 26th Arabian Gulf Cup here in Kuwait.

The last Indian prime minister to visit Kuwait was Indira Gandhi in 1981. India is among the top trading partners of Kuwait. He would also meet the vibrant Indian diaspora here. The Indian community is the largest expatriate community in Kuwait.

Significance Of Kuwait Visit?

Indians constitute 21 per cent (1 million) of the total population of Kuwait and 30 per cent of its work-force (approx 9 lakhs). Indian workers top the Private Sector as well as domestic sector (DSW) work force list, according to the Indian Embassy in Kuwait.

Kuwait is among India's top trading partners, with bilateral trade valued at USD 10.47 billion in the financial year 2023-24.

Kuwait is India's sixth largest crude supplier, meeting 3 per cent of the country's energy needs Indian exports to Kuwait reached USD 2 billion for the first time, while investments by the Kuwait Investment Authority in India exceed USD 10 billion.

India and Kuwait have enjoyed traditionally friendly relations, with links dating back to pre-oil Kuwait when maritime trade with India was the backbone of its economy.