India and Kuwait share multifaceted ties rooted in history: PM Modi
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi was accorded a ceremonial welcome and guard of honour at the Bayan Palace, Kuwait today. He was received by his Kuwaiti counterpart Sheikh Ahmed Abdullah Al-Ahmed Al-Sabah. Mr Modi will hold talks with the Amir, the Crown Prince and the Prime Minister of Kuwait today.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that India and Kuwait share multifaceted ties rooted in history, culture and mutual respect.
In a interview to Kuwait News Agency KUNA, Mr Modi said, the strong relations extend across energy, trade and investments. He said, trade and commerce have been important pillars of the bilateral relationship and the bilateral trade has been on an upswing.
The Prime Minister said, the energy partnership adds a unique value to the bilateral trade. He said, there is considerable potential to expand bilateral cooperation in the sectors like pharmaceutical, health, technology, digital, innovation and textile.
PM Modi said, the vibrant Indian diaspora is strengthening the friendship further. Responding to a question about how India’s soft power can influence its global outreach, the Prime Minister said, India’s civilizational ethos and heritage form the foundation of its soft power. He said, India’s soft power has grown significantly alongside its expanding global presence particularly over the last decade.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday visited the Gulf Spic Labour Camp in Kuwait, where he interacted with Indian workers and highlighted their significant contributions to the country’s development.
During the interaction, PM Modi spoke about the aspirations of Indian workers, linking them to his vision for a “Viksit Bharat 2047”.
“I talk about Viksit Bharat 2047 because the labour brothers of my country who have come so far to work also think about how an international airport can be made in their village. This aspiration is the strength of my country,” he said.
The prime minister emphasized the hard work of Indian farmers and labourers, saying, “I keep thinking the whole day about how hard our farmers and labourers work in the fields.” He added that their dedication motivates him to work harder. “When I see all these people working hard, I feel that if they work for 10 hours, then I should work for 11 hours. If they work for 11 hours, I should work for 12 hours.”
PM Modi also shared his personal motivation: “Do you work hard for your family or not? I also work for my family. My family consists of 140 crore people, so I have to work a little more.”