PM Modi Attends Arabian Gulf Cup Opening Ceremony, Meets Kuwait Emir

PM Modi Attends Gulf Cup Opening Ceremony: Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended the 26th Arabian Gulf Cup opening ceremony in Kuwait on Saturday. During the event, he met the Emir of Kuwait, Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, as both leaders watched the biennial football tournament.

"Glad to have met His Highness the Amir of Kuwait, Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al Sabah during the Arabian Gulf Cup opening ceremony," wrote PM Modi on X, sharing a photo of their meet.

Glad to have met His Highness the Amir of Kuwait, Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al Sabah during the opening ceremony of the Arabian Gulf Cup. pic.twitter.com/DaoPLKYhFy

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 21, 2024

On the first visit of an Indian prime minister to Kuwait in 43 years, PM Modi praised the diaspora's contribution to global growth and said India has the potential to become the “skill capital of the world.”

“Every year, hundreds of Indians come to Kuwait. You have added an Indian touch to Kuwaiti society. You have filled the canvas of Kuwait with the colours of Indian skills. You have mixed the essence of India's talent, technology, and tradition in Kuwait,” Modi said.

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He further noted that Indian teachers are creating the next generation of Kuwaiti citizens while professionals such as engineers and architects are building the next generation of infrastructure.

According to a statement from the Ministry of External Affairs, PM Modi attended the event as the ‘Guest of Honour’ of Kuwait’s Emir, which allowed for informal interactions with the country’s leadership.

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Earlier after arrival, Modi met with a 101-year-old former Indian Foreign Service officer, two Kuwaiti nationals who have translated and published iconic epics Ramayana and Mahabharata in Arabic, and visited a labour camp with a workforce of around 1,500 Indian nationals

Kuwait hosts the biennial Arabian Gulf Cup, which includes eight countries, including GCC nations, Iraq, and Yemen. The host city is scheduled to play against Oman in the opening game of the tournament.

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