Kuwait 22 December 2024: Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended the opening ceremony of the 26th ‘Arabian Gulf Cup’ at the Jaber Al-Ahmad International Stadium in Kuwait on Saturday as the chief guest. Modi arrived in Kuwait on a two-day visit at the invitation of Emir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah.
During the event, Modi joined the Emir, Kuwait’s Crown Prince, and Prime Minister at the grand inaugural ceremony, which also allowed for informal discussions with Kuwaiti leaders, according to a statement from the Ministry of External Affairs.
Earlier in the day, Modi addressed a gathering of Indian expatriates at the ‘Hala Modi’ event held at Sheikh Saad Al-Abdullah Indoor Sports Complex. Praising the Indian diaspora’s contributions to global development, he highlighted India’s potential as the world’s talent capital.
“Hundreds of Indians arrive in Kuwait every year, enriching its society with the colours of Indian ingenuity,” Modi said. “You have brought India’s talent, technology, and tradition to Kuwait, filling its canvas with diversity.”
Expressing pride over the multicultural presence of Indians in Kuwait, he referred to the Gulf country as a “Mini Hindustan,” celebrating the unity of Indian communities abroad.
