In a moment that symbolized the strong cultural and diplomatic ties between India and Kuwait, Kuwaiti singer Mubarak Al Rashed performed the iconic patriotic Indian song Saare Jahaan Se Accha at Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s community event, Hala Modi, held at the Shaikh Saad Al Abdullah Indoor Sports Complex in Kuwait on Saturday.
The performance took place during PM Modi’s historic two-day visit to Kuwait—the first by an Indian Prime Minister in 43 years. The event, which saw an enthusiastic crowd of expatriates and locals, was part of a larger effort to strengthen the relationship between the two nations.
Speaking to ANI, Mubarak Al Rashed expressed his pride in the enduring bond between India and Kuwait. He remarked, “He (PM Modi) spoke about my country, Kuwait. He spoke about the relationship between the two countries… I feel proud of being Kuwaiti. He asked Kuwaitians to visit India.”
Prime Minister Modi was received with great warmth and enthusiasm upon his arrival in Kuwait, where he was welcomed by Kuwait’s First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence and Interior, Sheikh Fahad Yousef Saud Al-Sabah, as well as Foreign Minister Abdullah Ali Al-Yahya and other senior dignitaries.
During the visit, PM Modi emphasized the importance of continued cooperation between the two countries. In his departure statement, he highlighted the forthcoming meetings with the Amir of Kuwait, the Crown Prince, and the Prime Minister, with a focus on developing a roadmap for a future-oriented partnership that would benefit both nations and the region as a whole.
This landmark visit is expected to further strengthen the longstanding ties between India and Kuwait, with discussions on trade, culture, and mutual interests paving the way for enhanced cooperation in the future.
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