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Ambassador of India Dr Adarsh Swaika met with H.E Nimr Fahad Alsabah, Under Secretary, Ministry of Oil of Kuwait

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Published: Wednesday, 14 June 2023 03:43

Ambassador of India Dr Adarsh Swaika met with H.E Nimr Fahad Alsabah, Under Secretary, Ministry of Oil of Kuwait

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Ambassador of India Dr Adarsh Swaika met with H.E Nimr Fahad Alsabah, Under Secretary, Ministry of Oil of Kuwait, today. They appreciated the strong oil connect between the two countries & discussed opportunities for further strengthening bilateral collaboration in this important sector.

Ambassador AdarshSwaika called on the Minister of Education Dr Hamad Abdulwahab Hamad Al-Adwani,

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Published: Tuesday, 23 May 2023 11:19

Ambassador AdarshSwaika called on the Minister of Education Dr Hamad Abdulwahab Hamad Al-Adwani,

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Ambassador AdarshSwaika called on the Minister of Education Dr Hamad Abdulwahab Hamad Al-Adwani, today. Discussions focused on enhancing bilateral cooperation in the field of higher education and issues related to Indian professionals in Kuwait.

Ambassador AdarshSwaika met the new Assistant Foreign Minister for Consular Affairs H.E Aziz Al-Dehani

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Published: Tuesday, 23 May 2023 04:05

Ambassador AdarshSwaika met the new Assistant Foreign Minister for Consular Affairs H.E Aziz Al-Dehani

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Ambassador AdarshSwaika met the new Assistant Foreign Minister for Consular Affairs H.E Aziz Al-Dehani, today. Discussions focused on various bilateral consular matters, including some of the consular issues affecting the Indian community in Kuwait

Ambassador called on Governor of Jahra Governorate H.E Nasser F M Al-Hajraf

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Published: Monday, 22 May 2023 04:05

 Ambassador called on Governor of Jahra Governorate H.E Nasser F M Al-Hajraf

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Ambassador called on Governor of Jahra Governorate H.E Nasser F M Al-Hajraf, today. He apprised him of the steps being taken to strengthen bilateral relations, including in the fields of education, medical and healthcare and recruitment of professionals.

Ambassador called on Governor of Farwaniya Governorate H.E Sheikh Mishal Jaber Abdullah Jaber Alsabah.

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Published: Wednesday, 17 May 2023 10:42

Ambassador called on Governor of Farwaniya Governorate H.E Sheikh Mishal Jaber Abdullah Jaber Alsabah.

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Ambassador called on Governor of Farwaniya Governorate H.E Sheikh Mishal Jaber Abdullah Jaber Alsabah. He thanked him for the welfare of the large Indian community in his jurisdiction. He apprised him of the steps being taken to further strengthen bilateral relations.

Ambassador met with HE Dr Abdullah Mishaal Al Sabah, Undersecretary of Ministry of Defence of Kuwait

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Published: Monday, 15 May 2023 03:46

Ambassador met with HE Dr Abdullah Mishaal Al Sabah, Undersecretary of Ministry of Defence of Kuwait

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Ambassador met with HE Dr Abdullah Mishaal Al Sabah, Undersecretary of Ministry of Defence of Kuwait to review various aspects of bilateral defence cooperation. He thanked the Undersecretary for the support to Indian Naval Ship visits last year and apprised him of prospects for greater bilateral cooperation in this domain.

The 5th round of Foreign Office Consultations between India and Kuwait

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Published: Tuesday, 02 May 2023 13:08

The 5th round of Foreign Office Consultations between India and Kuwait

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The 5th round of Foreign Office Consultations between India and Kuwait were held today in New Delhi. Both sides reviewed various aspects of bilateral relations comprehensively and agreed to further strengthen and diversify bilateral ties.

The Indian delegation was led by Shri Vipul, Joint Secretary(Gulf), Ministry of External Affairs. H.E. Ambassador Sameeh Essa Johar Hayat, Assistant Foreign Minister for Asia Affairs of Kuwait (AFM), headed the Kuwaiti delegation. Ambassadors from both countries as well as officials from other Ministries also participated in the FOC.

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Ambassador’s Meeting with Minister for Public Works, State of Kuwait

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Published: Saturday, 08 April 2023 01:20

Ambassador’s Meeting with Minister for Public Works, State of Kuwait

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          Ambassador of India to Kuwait, H.E. Shri Adarsh Swaika met H.E. Mrs. Amani Suleman Abdulwahab Bugamaz, Minister of Public Works and Minister of Electricity, Water and Renewable Energy, State of Kuwait on 06 April 2023.

2.       They discussed areas of mutual cooperation between the two countries. Ambassador Swaika highlighted opportunities for cooperation in the fields of infrastructure & road connectivity, as well as renewable energy in Kuwait.

3.       India, which has one of the largest road networks in the world, has geared up for improving connectivity with projects such as the PM Gati Shakti - National Master Plan for Multi-Modal Connectivity, launched by Hon’ble Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi, and the Bharatmala Pariyojna, a road development plan for construction of tunnels, bridges, elevated corridors, flyovers, overpass, interchanges, bypasses, ring roads etc. which will connect 550 districts of India through a minimum 4-lane highway. Ambitious projects such as the Mumbai-Delhi Expressway is already underway, while Bengaluru-Mysuru as well as the Ahmedabad Vadodara Expressways have been successfully completed. Additionally, India also launched the Sagarmala initiative which will enhance the performance of the country's logistics sector, by utilizing the full potential of the waterways and coastlines and reduce logistics costs for international as well as domestic trade. Apart from this, India has also plans to improve air connectivity with plans to develop 220 new airports by 2025.

 

4.       Ambassador Swaika also highlighted during the meeting that India ranks 4th worldwide in installed renewable energy capacity with 165.94 GW as of October 2022, accounting for 40.6% of the nation's total installed power capacity. He also mentioned that India has launched the Mission Innovation CleanTech Exchange, a global initiative that will create a whole network of incubators across member countries to accelerate clean energy innovation. Prime Minister Mr. Narendra Modi pledged to boost India's renewable energy generation capacity to 500 GW and satisfy half of India's energy needs through renewable sources by the year 2030 at the Cop-26 Summit in Glasgow.

 Remarks of Ambassador at the Festival of India – Yarmouk Centre

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Published: Sunday, 19 March 2023 08:59
 
 
 Remarks of Ambassador at the ‘Festival of India – Yarmouk Centre', March 18, 2023
  

Under Secretary of Ministry of Culture and Information H.E Mr Mazin Al Ansari and Chief Guest of today’s event

Excellencies,

Friends of India in Kuwait,

Friends from media,

Ladies and Gentlemen,

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Mas'aa al Kheir, Good evening,

       I welcome you all to the Festival of India event in Kuwait. It is special because it is the first such event outside India in the post-pandemic period. This festival is a celebration of the rich cultural heritage of India and a testament to the strong and longstanding relationship between India and Kuwait.

2.    The inaugural event of the Festival of India yesterday at the Salmiya theatre was a huge success with over 700 people attending it. I am sure you will not be disappointed today as we witness the three very unique and different genres of Indian dance and music.

3.    The Qutbi Brothers are renowned for their soulful rendition of Qawwali, a form of devotional music that originated in India. Their music transcends boundaries and brings people together uniting them in the devotion of the almighty. The Hasan Khan and team will be presenting the vibrant Rajasthani Folk, which is a blend of music, dance, and storytelling. It is an expression of the rich cultural heritage of Rajasthan, a state in India that is known for its colorful traditions and vibrant folk culture. Finally, the Anirudh Verma Collective will be performing a fusion of classical and contemporary music,  which I am sure will mesmerize us all.

Ladies and Gentlemen,

4.    India and Kuwait have always shared a deep respect for each other's culture and traditions. Our cultural exchange has not only enriched our cultural ethos and traditions but has also played an important role in strengthening our bilateral relations. Indian films have been very popular in Kuwait traditionally and are still shown on KTV every week. The young Kuwaiti generation identifies and follows Bollywood films and stars a lot. The Oscars awarded recently to the song ‘Naatu Naatu’ from the Indian film RRR for the best original song and to ‘The Elephants Whisperers’ for the best documentary short film speaks of the international popularity and recognition of Indian films, songs and culture. Today, as we celebrate the Festival of India in Kuwait, we are proud to showcase some of the most vibrant and diverse forms of Indian music and dance.

5.    As we delve into the beauty and intricacies of Indian music and dance, let me take a moment to reflect on the historical and cultural ties between India and Kuwait. Our relationship dates back to ancient times when Kuwaiti  used to go to India on wooden dhows carrying dates, Arabian horses and pearls to trade for wood, cereals, clothes and spices. What could be more significant then the fact that India rupess was legal tender in Kuwait till 1961. These age-old ties still continue to feed the current people-to-people contacts be it - cultural, business, trade or other ties.  In recent times, Kuwait has been a key partner for India in the Gulf region. Our strong bilateral ties are evident in our trade, political, and cultural relations. Our people-to-people contacts have also been growing with the presence of a large Indian community in Kuwait. The Indian community has made significant contributions to Kuwait's economic and social development, and we are grateful for the warm hospitality and support extended to them by the Kuwaiti people.

6.    I would like to take this opportunity to extend my sincere gratitude to the leadership of the country His Highness the Amir, His Highness the Crown Prince, His Highness the Prime Minister and the government and people of Kuwait for their patronage in promoting cultural exchanges between India and Kuwait. I would also like to extend my warmest greetings to all the performers and participants who have come all the way from different parts of India to perform in Kuwait. And last but not the least, my special thanks to the Dar-Al-Athar Al Islamiyaah for providing the auditorium today and for all the support in organizing this event.

Thank you.

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Karnataka Rajyotsava: State Facilitation EventKarnataka Rajyotsava:

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Published: Thursday, 03 November 2022 06:58

Karnataka Rajyotsava: State Facilitation EventKarnataka Rajyotsava:

WhatsApp Image 2022 11 02 at 10.37.25 PM 11zon Embassy of India, Kuwait, organized State Facilitation Event- Karnataka on 2 November 2022. The event titled Karnataka Rajyotsava- highlighted tourism and investment potential of Karnataka with an ODOP (One District One Product) Exhibition of products from Karnataka, Hampi Festival, Cultural and performing arts and textiles and handicrafts of the State of Karnataka.

2. In her inaugural remarks, Chargé d'Affaires, Ms. Smita Patil underlined the economic, investment and tourism potential of the State of Karnataka and urged Kuwaitis and friends of India in Kuwait to visit Karnataka. She stated that Karnataka is a modern industrial state, renowned for production of Sandalwood, furniture, soap, oil, talcum powder and incense sticks, along with the Bangalore silk. At the forefront of technological innovation, the State is known for its contribution of software and service exports, just as it is known to be the land of coffee in India. It is the fourth-largest manufacturer of automobiles in India, second- highest producer of special purpose and heavy electrical machinery, and among India’s top states contributing to the electronic industry. The state also prides itself in being a key operational hub for 400 Fortune 500 companies & is India’s largest software exporter. The region of Bangalore is one of the global hotspots of technological innovation and startups.

3. During the event, detailed virtual presentations were presented by Invest India, Karnataka Tourism Department and Tourism department of Hassan district in Karnataka. Invest India presentation focused on sectors like tourism and wellness, electronic system design and manufacturing, steel, textile and apparel, clean energy, and food processing, with a glimpse of India Investment Grid, an official opportunity discovery platform of Government of India.

4. The vast tourism potential of Karnataka was showcased with a focus on diverse destinations such as beaches, heritage monuments and adventure settings. Hampi, Halebidu, Bangalore, Shravanbelagola, Mysuru, Coorg and Mangalore are some of the prominent destinations of interest to visitors from Kuwait.

5. Handloom sarees from Karnataka such as Irkal, Udupi, Bangalore and Mysore silk sarees were showcased. Vibrant cultural performances showcased arts and culture from the state of Karnataka.

6. One District One Product Exhibition with the products displayed from different districts of Karnataka was organised. GI (Geographic Indicators) products from Karnataka and Millet products in celebration of International Year of Millets-2023 were also displayed in the exhibition.

7. The event witnessed enthusiastic response both physically and virtually from the business community in Kuwait along with community members from Karnataka. For more details about the event, please visit the website and social media handles of the Embassy.

Free Yoga Classes at the Embassy premises on weekends - Embassy of India Kuwait

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Published: Tuesday, 25 October 2022 04:23

Free Yoga Classes at the Embassy premises on weekends

      Free Yoga Classes at the Embassy premises on weekendsEmbassy of India, Kuwait, will be organizing yoga classes for Adults from 7:30 AM to 8:30 AM and for kids from 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM on every Friday and Saturday.

2.   Entry will be free. Civil ID is mandatory for entry. Participants should carry yoga mats of their own.

 
  
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