Kuwait: Prime Minister Narendra Modi ended a historic trip to Kuwait saying that there were definite undercurrents of shared history and present between the two nations, where he became the first Indian Prime Minister in over fourty years to set foot in Kuwait.
In an emotionally charged ‘Hala Modi’ community programme, the Prime Minister lavished his praises on Kuwait calling it a ‘mini India’, which pointed to the fact that the two nations have been linked by social and business relations for decades.
Key Diplomatic Insights:
Historical Connections:
It has been four decades on the average since the last visit of any of these primeministerial dignitaries.
Historic business relations that have existed for as far back as a few centuries.
Kuwaiti historical business indicators were the Gujarati traders in the Kuwaiti markets.
Being a centre for business, some Kuwaiti families have been living in Mohammed Ali Street, Mumbai from many years.
Economic Partnerships:
Kuwait is an important energy and commercial friendly country for India.
India has emerged its real investment destination for the Kuwaiti firms to invest their capital.
Stable and healthy trading and business including jewelries, trades, and investments
Pandemic Solidarity:
Coping and support from others during COVID-19 pandemic
India was given liquid oxygen by Kuwait
India sent vaccines and medical teams
Canada and US crisis management experience revealed that there is mutual trust when both countries work together.
Emotional Resonance: Modi vividly described how Indian rupees used to be accepted in Kuwaiti markets to highlighted economic cooperation. He especially focused on India as the first country to recognise Kuwait’s independence and deep bonds between the two countries.
Tragic Acknowledgment: He also discussed the fire mishap in Kuwait in June where many Indians were killed and lauded the Kuwait government for their cooperation when the tragic incident happened.
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