PM Modi Receives Warm Welcome from Indian Community in Kuwait During Historic Visit
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Kuwait City, Dec 21 (NationPress) The Indian community gave a warm reception to Prime Minister Narendra Modi as he arrived at his hotel in Kuwait City on Saturday afternoon, shortly after touching down in the Gulf nation, commencing his historic two-day visit, the first by an Indian PM to the country in 43 years.
Among those who greeted Prime Minister Modi was 101-year-old Mangal Sain Handa, a former Indian Foreign Service (IFS) officer who now resides in Kuwait. Handa has previously served in Kuwait, the United Kingdom, Iraq, China, Argentina, and Cambodia before retiring nearly four decades ago.
PM Modi not only exchanged greetings with Handa but also took photos with his family.
"Delighted to have met Shri Mangal Sain Handa Ji in Kuwait this afternoon. I admire his contribution to India and his passion for India's development," the Prime Minister posted on X.
On Friday, Handa's granddaughter, Shreya Juneja, had shared a message for PM Modi, urging him to meet her grandfather during his visit to Kuwait.
On Saturday, just before boarding Air India One, Prime Minister Modi, who has a massive following both domestically and internationally, responded to Juneja's social media post, stating, "Absolutely! I look forward to meeting Mangal Sain Handa Ji in Kuwait today."
The Prime Minister also received copies of the Ramayana and Mahabharata translated into Arabic by Abdullah Baron and published by Abdullateef Alnesef.
"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," said PM Modi.
The Indian community, the largest expatriate group in Kuwait, continues to play a crucial role in enhancing bilateral relations.
In his departure statement on Saturday, PM Modi noted that his visit would provide an opportunity to outline a roadmap for a futuristic partnership for the benefit of the people and the region.
"I eagerly look forward to meeting the Indian diaspora in Kuwait, who have greatly contributed to the strengthening of bonds of friendship between the two nations," stated Prime Minister Modi.
During his two-day visit to the West Asian nation, the Prime Minister is also scheduled to engage with the Indian diaspora at a community event and visit a labor camp.
