Vikrant Shekhawat : Dec 21, 2024, 08:54 AM
PM Modi Kuwait Visit: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is going to be the first Indian Prime Minister to visit Kuwait after a long gap of 43 years. This visit will take place on 21 and 22 December and it is considered to give a new direction in the history of India-Kuwait relations. Modi is making this visit at the invitation of Kuwait's Emir Sheikh Meshaal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah.Indian Prime Minister's visit after 43 yearsFormer Prime Minister Indira Gandhi last visited Kuwait from India in 1981. However, in 2009, the then Vice President Hamid Ansari visited this country, but this visit at the Prime Minister level is taking place after 43 years. Due to this historical background, this visit of Modi becomes even more special.Program of PM Modi's two-day visitThe Prime Minister's plane will leave for Kuwait at 9:15 am and will reach there at 11:35 am. The first day of his program will begin with a visit to the Indian community and local labor camps.Day 1: PM Modi will visit a local labour camp and then address the Indian community at the Sheikh Saad Al Abdullah Indoor Sports Complex. 4,000-5,000 Indians are expected to attend the event.Participation in football event: The Prime Minister will then attend the opening ceremony of the Gulf Cup football.Day 2: The next day, PM Modi will hold bilateral meetings with the Emir and Crown Prince of Kuwait. Important issues like energy, hydrocarbons, business partnerships and trade in local currency will be discussed in this meeting.Excitement of Indian communityKuwait is home to around 1 million Indians, who form the largest part of the foreign population there. The Indian community is excited about the visit of Prime Minister Modi. Grand preparations are being made to welcome PM Modi, and this visit will further strengthen the government's relationship with the Indian community.New energy in India-Kuwait relationsThis visit of Prime Minister Modi will give new dimensions to the relations between India and Kuwait. The trade and diplomatic relations between the two countries are already strong, but this visit is expected to further warm up these relations. Discussions on cooperation in the energy and hydrocarbon sectors will open up new possibilities.Discussion on trade in local currencyAn important issue during the Prime Minister's visit will be trade in local currency. This will further strengthen the economic relations between the two countries and promote the acceptance of the Indian currency at the global level.ConclusionPrime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Kuwait is historically and strategically important for India. This visit will not only infuse new energy in bilateral relations, but it will also strengthen the emotional and cultural connection with the Indian community. This visit can prove to be the beginning of a new era between India and Kuwait.